Explain Why the Transport of Molecules Across the Cell Membrane

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Essay

Explain why the transport of molecules across the cell membrane is considered to be both specific and directional.

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Definitions:

Stratification

The layering of sedimentary rock or soil with differing characteristics, or the arrangement of society into different social classes or castes.

Temperate Zone

The Earth's regions located between the tropics and the polar circles, characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasonal changes.

Mixing

Mixing refers to the process of thoroughly combining two or more substances, achieving homogeneity at a molecular level in various contexts such as chemistry or cooking.

Limnetic Zone

The open, sunlit surface layer away from the shore of a freshwater body, where photosynthesis can occur, supporting a wide range of plankton and fish species.