Electrical properties of a membrane
The simplest representation of a piece of nerve membrane is a simple RC– circuit as shown in Figure 1. The capacitance of a typical membrane, Cm arises due to the …
Cell Biology
What is Nucleus? Structure and Functions of the Nucleus
Eukaryotic cells contain a large, pale, spherical or oval body in their surrounding cytoplasm called Nucleus. It is most prominent structure as if contains the genetical materials and also functions in …
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Membrane Protein Diffusion and Its Types
Concentration gradients by which diffusion and osmosis operate are only partially effective when all needs of the plant are considered. Some essential materials, for example, are present in small amounts …