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They are required for the effective means of the "Electron Transport Chain" to function. Without protein channels and carriers the body could not effectively move carbohydrates around the body. Glucose is the only "sugar/carbohydrate" that can pass freely through cell membranes. Fats, sugars and other carbohydrates need assistance to complete what is known as the "KREB CYCLE" turning carbohydrates into ATP (Adenosinetriphosphate) or in lamens terms "energy".
The simplest way to actually understand how it works is this: think of the whole Electron Transport Chain like a "FEDEX" company. You are a business of raw carbohydrates, fats etc and you need them refined and turned into another product in this case, Energy (ATP). So you pick up the phone and you call Fedex, they send a courier to pick it up (in this case it is the protein carrier) which takes it back to the DEPOT and places it onto a destination belt (your protein channel) where then it gets shipped off by other parts of FEDEX till it reaches its destination of the ETC(Electron transport chain) and finally produces ATP or energy.
It's not that difficult if you can imagine it this way and substitute your biological terminology for simpler occupations within a courier company. Without the carriers or the protein channels the body would absolutely have no way of breaking down the carbohydrates to turn them into ATP.
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How is the cell membrane facilitated diffusion transported?
In Facilitated diffusion materials are transported across the plasma membrane without using up any energy. Plasma membranes is made up of phospholipid bilayers consisting of proteins which help in the transportation of larger materials.
What part of blood transport glucose?
Blood transports glucose through our nerve system and also through the red blood cells.Glucose is transported to the cells by a uni porter. It passes through the erythrocytes membrane (red cell membrane) and as soon as it enters, it is turned into a chemical and/or a source for energy.
What is actively transported across plasma membranes?
Ions, glucose, amino acids, and certain proteins are actively transported across plasma membranes. This process requires the use of energy in the form of ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient.
Small pieces of matter even whole cells can be transported across the plasma membrane in what?
Small pieces of matter, including whole cells, can be transported across the plasma membrane through a process called endocytosis. Endocytosis involves the cell membrane wrapping around the material to be taken in and then forming a vesicle to bring it into the cell. There are different types of endocytosis, such as phagocytosis (cell-eating) and pinocytosis (cell-drinking).
How does the plasma membrane helps cells communicate with each other?
The plasma membrane allows materials to be transported in and out for function. lol . honestly idk
How is the cell membrane facilitated diffusion transported?
In Facilitated diffusion materials are transported across the plasma membrane without using up any energy. Plasma membranes is made up of phospholipid bilayers consisting of proteins which help in the transportation of larger materials.
Does transported substances never physically cross the plasma membrane in endocytosis?
In endocytosis, transported substances are enclosed in vesicles formed from the plasma membrane, which do physically cross the plasma membrane. These vesicles then transport the substances into the cell.
What is an apoplast?
An apoplast is a space outside of a plant's plasma membrane through which water and soluble nutrients are transported across a tissue or organ.
What part of blood transport glucose?
Blood transports glucose through our nerve system and also through the red blood cells.Glucose is transported to the cells by a uni porter. It passes through the erythrocytes membrane (red cell membrane) and as soon as it enters, it is turned into a chemical and/or a source for energy.
How plasma membrane diffuse across plasma membrane?
Ions can't diffuse across membranes, they must used channels to transport across
Why does glucose pass through the membrane faster then mannose and galactose?
Glucose passes through the membrane faster than mannose and galactose because glucose is the primary energy source for many cells and is recognized and transported more efficiently by glucose transporters present on the cell membrane. Mannose and galactose have different transporter proteins with lower affinity and therefore pass through the membrane at a slower rate.
What is actively transported across plasma membranes?
Ions, glucose, amino acids, and certain proteins are actively transported across plasma membranes. This process requires the use of energy in the form of ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient.
What does not freely diffuse through the plasma membrane?
glucose
Where is glucose taken into cell?
through the plasma membrane
Small pieces of matter even whole cells can be transported across the plasma membrane in what?
Small pieces of matter, including whole cells, can be transported across the plasma membrane through a process called endocytosis. Endocytosis involves the cell membrane wrapping around the material to be taken in and then forming a vesicle to bring it into the cell. There are different types of endocytosis, such as phagocytosis (cell-eating) and pinocytosis (cell-drinking).
How does the plasma membrane helps cells communicate with each other?
The plasma membrane allows materials to be transported in and out for function. lol . honestly idk
Which part of the blood transport carbon dioxide and glucose?
Glucose is carried through the circulation in the blood plasma.
