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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).
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 properties does a selective permeable membrane have?
the ability to allow materials to cross a membrane
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.
What is the opposite of permeate?
There is no single-word opposite of "permeate," which means to spread throughout an area or to pass through a membrane.
Why is the plasma membrane selectively permeable?
The plasma membrane is selectively permeable because it needs to allow certain things in and certain things out.The plasma membrane is a selectively permeable membrane as it allows the entry and exit of some selected substances only.
What type of membrane is required for osmosis?
A selectively permeable membrane
Does the membrane of a cell is selectively permeable?
no
What does a selectively permeable membrane do?
A selectively permeable membrane allows some substances through it and does not allow others.Allows certain substances to pass but not others
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 do you mean by semi permeable membrane?
It can permeate some stuff but not everything
Why is the cellophane membrane considered to be a selectively permeable membrane?
Only the water can enter into the bag and leave the bag, the tea leaves can not leave the bag.
