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A cell membrane is ‘partially permeable’. This means thatonly certain substances can cross the membrane. Identifysome substances that would need to get into the cell andsome that would need to get ou

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A cell membrane is ‘partially permeable’. This means thatonly certain substances can cross the membrane. Identifysome substances that would need to get into the cell andsome that would need to get ou

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Substances that need to get into the cell:

  1. Oxygen: Oxygen is required for the process of cellular respiration, where it is used to break down glucose and produce energy for the cell.

  2. Nutrients: Various nutrients like glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids need to enter the cell. These are used as energy sources or as building blocks for larger molecules.

  3. Water: Water is essential for many cellular processes. It is also needed to maintain the right pressure inside the cell.

Substances that need to get out of the cell:

  1. Carbon Dioxide: This is a waste product of cellular respiration and needs to be removed from the cell to prevent toxicity.

  2. Metabolic waste: Other waste products of cellular metabolism, like urea, also need to be removed from the cell.

  3. Water: Excess water needs to be removed from the cell to maintain the right pressure and prevent the cell from bursting.

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Which component of the cell membrane is the part that is mainly responsible for the membrane’s ability to be a physical barrier between the cell’s internal and external environments?

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