According to the formula provided, how does the energy required for primary active transport change when concentrating a substance 1000-fold compared to concentrating it 10-fold?
Explanation
The energy needed to actively transport a substance against its concentration gradient is not directly proportional to the gradient itself, but to the logarithm of the gradient. This means that each 10-fold increase in the concentration ratio requires an additional, constant amount of energy.
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According to the provided data on chemical compositions, what is the approximate concentration of Sodium (Na+) ions in the extracellular fluid?
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The patch clamp method, as illustrated in Figure 4-6B, is used for what purpose in cell physiology?
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Primary active transport of hydrogen ions is particularly important in which two locations in the body?
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What is the difference between osmolarity and osmolality?
Why do lipid-insoluble molecules like urea, which are larger than water, still penetrate the cell membrane through protein channels, albeit more slowly?
What is the primary role of the α (alpha) subunit in the Na+-K+ pump?
What is the approximate pH of the intracellular fluid as shown in Figure 4-1?
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In the mechanism of facilitated diffusion illustrated in Figure 4-8, what causes the transported molecule to be released on the opposite side of the membrane?
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What is the key structural feature of the sodium channel that allows it to be highly selective for sodium ions?
What does a concentration of 1 milliosmole per liter equate to in terms of osmotic pressure at normal body temperature?
What is the function of the enzyme DNA ligase in the process of DNA replication?
Which statement accurately describes the 'all-or-none' fashion of a gated channel's conductance as shown in Figure 4-6A?
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What are the two main subtypes of diffusion through the cell membrane?
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What is the relationship between the energy required to transport a substance and the degree to which it is concentrated?
What type of transport mechanism moves sodium ions into a tubular cell from the lumen while counter-transporting hydrogen ions into the tubule lumen in the proximal tubules of the kidneys?
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