Voltage-gated channels are proteins in the cell membrane which open when stimulated by a voltage (an electrical signal). The voltage causes the channel to open, thereby allowing the entry or exit of whatever substance the channel relates to.
An example of this the the voltage-gated sodium channels on neurons. When an action potential (a voltage), passes over the cell, it open these channels and allows sodium to enter the cell.
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Carrier Proteins and Channel ProteinsReceptor ProteinsGlycoproteinsSource: Currently doing AS-Level Biology.
It is a selectively permeable membrane that allows certain substances in and out, but keeps harmful substances from entering the cell. It could be compared to the security guard at the door of an airport that makes sure that nobody dangerous gets in or out.
The ear drum. the medical term is the tympanic membrane
the cell membrane. It is a protein mosaic this is hydrophobic on both sides and hydrophllic in the center.
Channel proteins, a type of transport proteins to the cells, move molecules from outside of the membrane to the inside
a chemically gated channel
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The channel in the nuclear membrane through which RNA passes is called the nuclear pore complex. It allows for the transport of RNA molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.
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Voltage-sensitive channel proteins respond to changes in membrane potential by undergoing conformational changes that open or close the channel. When the membrane potential reaches a specific threshold, the channel opens, allowing ions to flow across the membrane. This allows for the generation and propagation of electrical signals in the form of action potentials.
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Yes, the flexible nature of a cell membrane results from its phospholipid bilayer, which allows for movement and bending. Channel proteins, on the other hand, facilitate the transport of specific molecules across the membrane but do not contribute significantly to the overall flexibility of the membrane.
The cell membrane contains various proteins that act as ion channels, allowing specific ions to pass through. These membrane channels are integral in regulating the transport of ions and maintaining the functionality of the cell.
A protein that forms an ion channel through a membrane is most likely to be a transmembrane protein. Transmembrane proteins span the lipid bilayer, allowing them to create channels for ions to pass through the membrane. Peripheral proteins are typically found on the surface of the membrane and do not form channels.
Yes, facilitated diffusion requires a carrier or channel protein for the movement of molecules across the cell membrane.