If the Inside of a Cell Has a Net Negative

question 65

True/False

If the inside of a cell has a net negative (ionic)charge,a negative ion outside the membrane is more likely to be attracted to the intracellular environment.

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Definitions:

Cytokines

Small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and blood cells.

Fibroblasts

A type of cell found in connective tissue which produces collagen and other fibers.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Retroviruses

A group of RNA viruses that insert a DNA copy of their genome into the host cell in order to replicate, e.g., HIV.