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Red blood cells contain a higher concentration of potassium than the surrounding blood plasma does This higher concentration is maintained by the process of?
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4, Active Transport. this is the question from castel learning.
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Rachel Kleinman
Osmosis
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When a red blood cell is surrounded by a hypotonic solution what happens to the cell?
Hypertonic solution is the solution which contain more solute in it as compare to the cell internal solution now as the law of diffusion the solvent moves from low concentration of solute to high conc of solute so the solvent move out from the cell to the solution and cell ultimately will shrink
Describe the process of active transport?
Active transport is when a protein moves a certain material across the membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration. This means the substance is absorbed against the concentration gradient and energy is needed for this active transport to work. The energy is usually comes from adenosine triphosphate or ATP, every cell supplies its own ATP by cell respiration. Globular proteins or pump proteins or transporter proteins in membranes carry out the active transport, the membrane must contain a lot of these proteins so that the cell can control the contents of its cytoplasm precisely. An example of active transport is in human nerve cells where potassium ions are pumped in and sodium ions are constantly transported out of the cell by active transport into the external fluid bathing the cell to build up a store of potential energy or an electrical impulse that is used to transmit a nerve impulse.
Why do Some injections hurt more than others?
The site of injection may contain a higher concentration of Meissener (touch) receptors or Pacinian (pressure) receptors.
Why do plants need NPK?
Because these are the three elements that help the plant to produce important compounds. They get these elements from the soil. ____________________________________________ N = Nitrates- Nitrates contain Nitrogen. P = Phosphates- Phosphates contain Phosphorus. K = Potassium- These help the enzymes which are needed for photosynthesis and respiration
Is E. coli an acidophile?
Yes, in our lab experiment E. coli had excellent growth in a salt concentration of 2% and in an isotonic solution. In a salt concentration of 8%, it showed no growth.
Does DNA contain potassium?
No, DNA does not contain potassium.
Do cherries contain potassium?
Yes Cherries do contain potassium!
Why is salt iodised?
Iodised salt (sodium chloride) contain iodine (as potassium/sodium iodide or potassium/sodium iodate). The concentration of iodine is 20 +/- 5 mg/kg. Iodised salt is recommended to avoid idiocy.
Do onions have potassium?
yes ,it contain 190mg of potassium
Does potassium contain sulfur?
Potassium is an element. Elements are pure substances. They don't "contain" anything.
What foods is potassium found in?
Bananas contain a lot of potassium!
What are the element or compound for potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide (KI) contain iodine and potassium.
What foods contain potassium?
prunesraisinsapricotsdatesstrawberriesbananaswatermeloncantaloupecitrus fruitsbeetsgreensspinachtomatoesmushroomssoy productsveggie burgerspeasbeansturkeyfishbeefsalmoncod
What foods do not contain potassium?
A significant amount of the cooking and salad oils common to the American diet do not contain potassium.
Does potassium chloride contain oxygen?
No. It contains only potassium and chlorine.
Does an onion contain potassium?
Onions are low in potassium, sodium and phosphorus.
Is potassium Iodide similar with potassium iodate?
No. Potassium iodide, KI, does not contain oxygen, while potassium iodate, KIO3, does.
