Filtration

Transport across the plasma membrane: Passive transport, Active Transport, For Class 10th, 11th,  12th, and NEET

Facilitated Diffusion
This is the passage of particular molecules through the membrane using a particular carrier protein and a concentration gradient. Thus, each carrier has its structure and only permits one molecule (or one set of closely related compounds) to pass through, similar to how enzymes do.
Selection is based on size, shape, and charge. Glucose and amino acids are typical substances that enter or exit cells in this manner.
It uses no energy from the cell and is passive. The concentration gradient of glucose will be maintained high if the molecule is altered upon entry into the cell (glucose + ATP → glucose phosphate + ADP), resulting in constant one-way traffic.

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Urine Formation: Filtration, Reabsorption, and Secretion

Urine Formation: Filtration, Reabsorption, and Secretion.
Urine is the means through which the chemicals are filtered out of the body. Urine is a liquid excreted through the urethra that is produced by the kidneys, collected in the bladder, and discharged by the urethra. Urine is used to removing surplus minerals and vitamins from the body, as well as blood corpuscles.

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