Tom's SciCast

38. The edge of life: Cell membranes, diffusion, and transport.

February 28, 2022 Tom Kennedy Season 3 Episode 3
Tom's SciCast
38. The edge of life: Cell membranes, diffusion, and transport.
Show Notes Chapter Markers

Cellular membranes separate life from the outside world.  I take a look into the world of membranes explaining how forming a barrier lets cells use their membranes to do many  things from storing energy to sending signals. 

Introduction to Membranes
Archaean Membranes
Selective Permeability
How Temperature affects membrane fluidity
Introduction to Diffusion
Gradients Explained
Osmosis and Water Balance
Tonicity explained
Facilitated Diffusion
Active Transport
Primary and Secondary Active Transport
Importance of Transport