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Use the term selectively permeable in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning?
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What do the terms semipermeable and selectively permeable refers to?
In the field of biology Semipermeable and Selectively Permeable refer to what substances the cell membrane allows to permeate (cross) into and out of the cell. The two terms can be used interchangeably.
What is a membrane that allows some substances to pass through but excludes others?
A membrane that lets some substances pass through but not others is known as a semipermeable membrane. Other terms that describe this type of membrane are: selectively permeable, partially permeable, or differentially permeable.
Cells have selectively what?
Selectively permeable.
Cells have selectively what membranes?
Selectively permeable.
What is definition of selectively permeable?
The selectively permeable phospholipid bilayer (a.k.a plasma membrane) is 'selectively permeable' because it selects which molecules it allows to permeate (pass through).
Is cytoplasm partally permeable?
The cytoplasm is the fluid contained within a cell. The cell membrane is the barrier that encloses the cytoplasm. The cell membrane is partially permiable, not the cytoplasm.
What is the relationship between cell membrane and selectively permeable?
Cell membranes are indeed selectively permeable.
How is dialysis membrane selectively permeable?
a dialysis membrane is selectively permeable, it is used in experiments to simulate cellular membranes, and it is permeable to water but not to sucrose.
What is a selectively permeable memberane?
A selectively permeable membrane means that it lets some molecules through but others can't get in.
Does selectively permeable and semi permeable mean the same thing?
nope
Does the membrane of a cell is selectively permeable?
no
