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Why is the cell membrane structure described as being a fluid mosaic?

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The lipids and proteins are randomly arranged

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What is the cell membrane made up of?

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Protein and lipid molecules

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What molecule can form a pore?

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A protein molcule

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Are cell membranes fully or selectively permeable?

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They are selectively permeable

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What does selectively permeable mean?

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Large insoluble molecules can’t pass through however small soluble ones can

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Name the 3 different types of transport across the cell membrane

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Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of molecules of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration

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What is active transport?

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The movement of molecules from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration against the concentration gradient.

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What processes are passive ones?

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Diffusion and osmosis

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What processes are active processes?

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Active transport

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What is cell culture?

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Using the process of mitosis to grow cells in an artificial environment

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Name 4 things cell culture requires

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A growing medium
Available oxygen
Suitable temperature
Suitable pH level

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Name 2 growing mediums

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Nutrient broth

Agar jelly

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What do aseptic techniques allow you to do?

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To help maintain a sterile environment and prevent contamination

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Name 2 in each category:
Personal hygiene
Work area
Sterilisation

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Long hair tied back
Wear lab coat/gloves/glasses

Surfaces should be clean and tidy
Cell culture hood should be used

All equipment should be sterilised
All dishes should be sealed immediately after use