The Simplest Type of Support That the Operating System Can

question 20

Multiple Choice

The simplest type of support that the operating system can provide is _________ .

• A) overflow buffering
• B) dual buffering
• C) single buffering
• D) circular buffering

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Definitions:

Aquaporins

Membrane proteins that serve as channels in the transfer of water, and sometimes small solutes across the cell membrane.

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against their concentration gradient, requiring energy expenditure by the cell.

Connexin Molecules

Protein molecules that assemble into gap junctions, facilitating communication between adjacent cells by allowing the passage of ions and small molecules.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A vital cell membrane protein that transports sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, maintaining cellular electrochemical gradients.