Chapter 05 The Fundamental Unit of Life Questions-02
Questions
1. How do substances like $CO_2$ and water move in and out of the cell? Discuss.
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Substances like CO2accumulate in high concentration inside the cell. There is $CO 2$ concentration difference in the internal and external environment of a cell. CO2moves out of the cell, from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration outside the cell by the process of diffusion.
2. Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?
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The plasma membrane selectively allows the entry and exit of some materials in and out of the cell. It also prevents movement of some other materials. Therefore, it is called a selectively permeable membrane.
