Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

Distinguish the varying permeability of lipid bilayers to different types of molecules.
Contrast the mechanisms of active and passive molecule transport.
Recognize the three modes of active transport and the various classes of ion channels and carrier molecules.
Establish a connection between the expression of particular transport proteins and the functions of the cell.
Explain the structure of the plasma membrane by referring to the fluid mosaic model.

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