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There are a limited number of proteins in the cell-membrane. Therefore, when there are 5 protein carriers and 20 molecules which need to be transported, only 5 can be transported at any one time... so the leveling off shows it cannot increase any further than 5 ,ie

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Refer to your graph of productivity and light intensity At what light intensity do you expect there to be?

The graph shows that productivity increases with increasing light intensity, reaching a peak before plateauing. Therefore, at the light intensity where productivity peaks, you would expect the highest productivity level before it starts to level off.


Is leaves falling off a tree in fall show diffusion?

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How can the diffusion of molecules be accelerated?

If you increase the temperature you give the particles more kinetic energy and diffusion occurs faster.If you stir a substance you give the particles more kinetic energy and diffusion occurs faster.If you increase the concentration gradient there are more particle per unit area bouncing off of one another and diffusion occurs faster.


What was the average diffusion rate of urea when the 200 MWCO membrane was used as a barrier?

The average diffusion rate of urea through a 200 MWCO (Molecular Weight Cut-Off) membrane would depend on various factors such as concentration gradient, temperature, and membrane properties. Typically, higher MWCO membranes allow for faster diffusion rates of smaller molecules like urea due to their larger pore sizes. Specific experimental data would be needed to calculate the exact diffusion rate in this scenario.


How does a cell transport nutrients and wastes across the cell membrane?

A cell can transport materials in many different ways. The simplest isdiffusion; where molecules simply move from areas of higher to lower concentration through the cell membrane. If they are incapable of doing so (because of size or charge) , carrier proteins assist molecules, called facilitated diffusion. Ions (charged molecules) can go through passages called ion channels. Endocytosis happens when cells take in large molecules by the cell membrane surrounding the molecule and pinching off to form a vesicle. Finally, exocytosis is basically the opposite of endocytosis; the cell gets rid of large molecules by vesicles fusing with the cell membrane and releasing their contents outside the cell.

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What is a truncated graph?

A truncated graph has on of its axes cut off or "truncated"


Where can I download line graph worksheets?

A good place to start is at a website called www.superteacherworksheets.com/graphing.html . Once you are there you select the line graph section and start off by clicking on the beginner line graph worksheets. As you get better you can then work on intermediate and advanced level line graphing worksheets provided on the same webpage.


What is the graph of the motion of a body falling vertically that reaches a terminal speed?

The graph of the motion of a body falling vertically that reaches a terminal speed would show an initial acceleration until the body reaches its terminal velocity. At this point, the graph would level off, showing constant velocity as the body falls continuously.


Refer to your graph of productivity and light intensity At what light intensity do you expect there to be?

The graph shows that productivity increases with increasing light intensity, reaching a peak before plateauing. Therefore, at the light intensity where productivity peaks, you would expect the highest productivity level before it starts to level off.


What is a line on a graph called that Levels off?

A plateau


Can cherries ripen off the tree, and if so, how can this process be facilitated?

Yes, cherries can ripen off the tree. This process can be facilitated by placing the cherries in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple, which releases ethylene gas that helps speed up the ripening process.


Why does the rate of diffusion taper off with higher amounts of glucose?

The rate of diffusion tapers off with higher amounts of glucose due to the principle of concentration gradient. As the concentration of glucose increases, the gradient between areas of high and low concentration decreases, resulting in slower diffusion rates. This is because diffusion is driven by the movement of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration, and as the concentration levels equalize, the rate of diffusion decreases.


Is water running off a hill into a stream diffusion?

Diffusion is to spread something more widely. Water entering in to the confines of a stream is not being spread widely. So I don't think that diffusion is the correct term.


To create a line graph do you have to start off at the zero?

Yes


Why does pickled beetroot give off fumes when the lid is opened?

Because of diffusion


Is leaves falling off a tree in fall show diffusion?

You Suck because i dont know


What occurs when diffusion is complete?

When diffusion is complete, the cells then split in two. Those 2 cells go off on their merry way and start the process of diffusion all over again, thus keeping the species alive. This is a method of asexual reproduction.