Answer:
Cellular membranes or plasma membranes has many functions. Some of these include regulation of cellular transport, and responding to cellular signals or hormones.
<h2>Cellular Transport</h2>
The plasma membrane is made up of the <u>phospholipid bilayer with embedded transmembrane proteins</u>. This makes the cell membrane <u>semi-permeable</u>. Movements of substances depend on the composition of the molecules e.g. glucose and amino acids, as needed by the pancreatic cells. These are larger and uncharged molecules and can't pass freely through the membrane so they utilize the transmembrane proteins via attaching to carrier proteins. This is called <em>passive transport</em>. On the other hand, in <em>active transport</em>, <u>ATP is used</u> to transfer molecules, like Hydrogen, from a low to high electrochemical gradient.
Other kinds of cellular transport are:
- Osmosis and diffusion
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
<h2>Cellular Signalling</h2>
The cell membrane is able to signal other neighboring cells by utilizing complex proteins. These proteins may take form as receptors or markers.
<h3>Membrane Receptors</h3>
They act as receivers of extracellular signals and spark intracellular processes. These receive signals from hormones, growth factors, etc.
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Membrane Markers </h3>
These allow the cells to identify each other and respond if this cell is needs further development as in organ development, or a foreign body to the system.
Your answer would be C.It encloses the cytoplasm.
Density - Calculated from measurements of mass and volume
Atom - the basic particle of matter
Motion - calculated from measurements of distance and time
Energy - can change form and move matter
Can't see the last one but you know process of elimination soo
Contain structures that regulate and perform life functions.
The organism (Living thing), utilizes energy, can detect changes in the environment it is in, and can rearrange and synthesize chemical compounds.
Some things to remember, Living organisms need to be able to reproduce, obtain energy, usually by eating food in order to work. They need the ability to maintain structure, a body. They need to be able to react to a change, whether it be external or internal. The organism must be able to dispose of waste. Needs the ability to grow and develop. Must be able to move. and finally death. <span />
