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Substances (A)_____ in lipids diffuse through the membrane faster while substances that have a (B)____find if difficult to pass through the membrane.

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To solve the question, we need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms based on the properties of substances in relation to cell membranes. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Cell Membrane Composition**: - The cell membrane is primarily composed of lipids, specifically phospholipids, which create a bilayer. This structure is crucial for the selective permeability of the membrane. 2. **Identifying Substance (A)**: - Substances that can easily diffuse through the lipid bilayer are typically those that are lipid-soluble. These substances can dissolve in the lipid layer and pass through the membrane without the need for assistance. - Therefore, for blank (A), we can fill it with **"lipid-soluble"**. 3. **Identifying Substance (B)**: - In contrast, substances that have difficulty passing through the membrane are usually hydrophilic. Hydrophilic substances are water-soluble and cannot easily cross the lipid bilayer due to their polarity. - These substances often require specific transport mechanisms, such as facilitated diffusion, to move across the membrane. - Thus, for blank (B), we can fill it with **"hydrophilic"**. 4. **Final Answer**: - The complete sentence would read: "Substances (A) **lipid-soluble** in lipids diffuse through the membrane faster while substances that have a (B) **hydrophilic** find it difficult to pass through the membrane."
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ALLEN-TRANSPORT IN PLANTS-EXERCISE
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  4. The membrane that allows some of solute molecules to pass through it a...

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  5. Water is often the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity i...

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  6. The greater the concentration of water in system the greater is its (A...

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  7. Water will move from the system containing water at (A) to the one hav...

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  8. The more the solute molecules the (A) is the solute potential (Phi(S)...

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  9. The net direction and rate of osmosis depends on both the (A) and (B)

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  10. If the external solution balances the osmotic pressure of the cytoplas...

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  11. When a cell is placed in the solution of different concentration then ...

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  12. When water moves out from cell then it is first lost from the (A) and ...

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  13. Bulk flow can be achieved either through a (A) or a (B)

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  14. Mass flow of water occurs due to (A) and (B) properties of water.

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  15. The (A) system is the sytem of interconnected protoplasts. Neighbourin...

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  16. In mycorrhizae the fungus provides minerals and water to the roots, in...

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  17. Effects of root pressure is also observable at (A) and (B) hence evapo...

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  18. The greatest contribution of root pressure is to (A) the continuous ch...

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  19. Transpiration is the (A) of water by plants. It occurs mainly through ...

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  20. Normally stomata are (A) in the day time and (B) during the night.

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