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A barrier that allows some substances in while keeping other substances out is said to be?
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Semipermeable membrane.
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Substances that cause the oxidation of other substances are?
oxidizing agents
Properties that depend on the substances reaction with other substances?
Chemical properties are properties that depend on the substances reactions with other substances. Physical properties can be observed without changing the composition of the matter.
Are polar and non polar liquids soluble?
Generally not. The general rule to go by is like dissolves like. Polar substance will dissolve other polar substances while nonpolar substances will dissolve other nonpolar substances.
Substances that cannot be broken down into other substances are called?
elements
Why some substances are biodegradable and other are not?
Biodegrable are the substances that are coumsumed by decomposers.. non biodegrable substances are cannot be consubed by decomposers...
The cell membrane forms a protective barrier between the external and internal environments. It is referred to as because it allows some substances to cross more easily than others and blocks other su?
The affirmation is correct.
What is permeable barrier?
Permeable layers allow either all or only certain things in and out. The ground is permeable because it allows water to sink through it. Skin is also permeable because it takes in oxygen and liquids but it keeps other foreign objects out. The skin can let out waste by sweating.
Is plasma membrane premeable?
The plasma membrane is selectively permeable; it allows some substances to pass through but prevents the passage of other substances
Which blood vessel allows substances to travel between the blood and other cells in the body?
capillaries
What is the function of plasma membrain?
All cells have a plasma membrane that encloses their contents and serves as a barrier to the outside environment. The membrane acts as a boundary, holding the cell constituents together and keeping other substances from getting in. But the plasma membrane does allows nutrients and other essential elements to enter the cell and waste materials to leave the cell. Small molecules, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water, are able to pass freely through the membrane, but the passage of larger molecules is controlled.
What is permeable tissue?
the definition of the of tissue permeability is: - The absorption of substances within the body tissues. cell permeability, which allows nutrients and other substances to enter the cells more readily and allows the removal of waste products from the cells.
What is the structural reason that meat is wrapped in plastic in grocery stores?
Here are a couple reasons: # Plastic wrap is clear and allows the consumer to see what they are buying. # Plastic wrap is a good moisture barrier and will help prevent drying out and leaking while keeping it protected from other contaminants.
What is the cell membrane used for in the plant cell?
The Cell membrane on a plant cell is used to allow some substances into the cell (for nourishment) while keeping other (harmful or unwanted) substances out.
What is the blood brain barrier is effective against?
The blood brain barrier is effective again harmful chemicals in the blood and bacteria infections from reaching the brain. Many of the drugs on the street breach this barrier. K12 or bath salts is a very good example of the damage breaching this barrier can cause.
How the plasma membrane controls what goes into and comes out of the cell?
The plasma membrane uses selective permeability, by which a membrane allows some substances into the cells while keeping others out. Picture a butterfly net, the holes in the allow knats and other bugs to pass through, while capturing others.
How does the plasma membrane controls what goes into and comes out of a cell?
The plasma membrane uses selective permeability, by which a membrane allows some substances into the cells while keeping others out. Picture a butterfly net, the holes in the allow knats and other bugs to pass through, while capturing others.
What property in the cell membrane that allows only some substances in?
Semi-permeable. Permeable means things can pass through, so semi-permeable means only some things can pass through.
