Proteins are crucial for various functions in the human body, from providing structural support to facilitating biochemical reactions. This text delves into the role of carrier proteins in selective transport across cell membranes, the differences between passive and active transport, and the importance of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining cellular homeostasis. It also distinguishes between carrier and channel proteins, highlighting their unique roles in cellular processes.
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Collagen and ______ are types of ______ proteins important for the health of skin, bones, and hair.
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Function of cell membrane's selective permeability
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Structure of cell membrane
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Barrier to polar molecules and ions
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______ proteins help molecules like glucose enter cells more efficiently through ______ transport.
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______ transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, important for ions like ______ and ______.
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Sodium-potassium pump ion exchange ratio
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Energy source for sodium-potassium pump
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Physiological roles of sodium-potassium pump
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Aquaporins are a specialized kind of ______ protein that expedite the movement of ______ molecules.
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Facilitated diffusion carriers - energy requirement?
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Primary vs. Secondary Active Transport - energy source?
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Symporters vs. Antiporters - direction of substance movement?
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The selective transport by ______ proteins is vital for the intricate signaling and metabolic pathways that affect human ______ and ______.
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