Discuss What We Mean by Assignable Variation in a Process

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Essay

Discuss what we mean by assignable variation in a process and give an example.

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Definitions:

Unequal Ion Concentration

Refers to a difference in the concentration of ions across a membrane, leading to potential differences and driving forces for ion movement.

Sodium-chloride Pump

A mechanism, particularly in the kidney cells, that helps in the reabsorption or excretion of sodium and chloride ions.

Negatively Charged Proteins

Proteins that carry a net negative charge at physiological pH, often involved in cellular processes like DNA binding and enzyme regulation.

Resting Plasma Membrane

The state of the plasma membrane of a cell when it is not being excited by external stimuli, maintaining a specific voltage across it.