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CHAPTER 3: Movement of Substances Across The Plasma Membrane
CHAPTER 3: Movement of Substances Across The Plasma Membrane
3.1.2 The Necessity for Movement of Substances Across the Plasma Membrane
Cell membrane = Plasma membrane Necessities for movement of substances across the plasma membrane are :o Cells need nutrients and oxygen. These passes through the plasma membrane from the external environment. o Cells produce waste products which exits through the plasma membrane. o The plasma membrane controls the types and amount of substances needed by the cell at any time.
cytoplasm
Nucleus
Plasma membrane Movement of substances out of the cell Movement of substance into the cell