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The size of the membrane pores depend on the proteins constituting the pore, thus different proteins may cause different pore sizes. So in most cases, yes, the "pores" will most likely be of different sizes.

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The openings in cell membrane's are different sizes because the molecules that go through are different sizes. This allows the cell membrane to pass materials of many sizes. There are other factors.

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Cells are different shapes and sizes because they have different functions. The functions dictate the shapes and sizes.

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to transfer the material of cell

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Why are pores in the cell membrane different sizes?

They selectively allow certain size molecules to enter, or not to enter, the cell.


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Cell membrane pores are made up of protein.


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Are ion channels cell membrane pores?

Sort of, but some are gated.


What functions do proteins have in the cell membrane?

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