One Way That Membrane Surface Area Is Increased in Absorptive

question 130

Multiple Choice

One way that membrane surface area is increased in absorptive cells is through increasing the of the apical membrane.

• A)receptor number
• B)thickness
• C)folding
• D)number of protein channels
• E)number of protein carriers

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Definitions:

Semipermeable Membrane

A membrane that allows the passage of certain molecules or ions but restricts others, crucial in processes like osmosis.

High Temperatures

Conditions involving elevated temperatures, often influencing chemical reactions or physical states of matter.

Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

Endergonic

A chemical reaction in which the standard change in free energy is positive, and energy is absorbed from the surroundings.