Membrane Transport Dr. Sadaf Mumtaz 9/12/11
Unassisted transport Diffusion Random motion of molecules among one another in liquids or in gases Concentration gradient/Chemical gradient Difference in concentration between two adjacent areas Net Diffusion Difference between two opposing movements Steady state
Fick’s Law of Diffusion Net rate of diffusion = C. P. A MW. D Membrane potential or electrical gradient
Diffusion through protein channels
Osmosis Net movement of water caused by concentration difference of water.
Carrier Mediated transport Specificity Saturation Competition
Assisted Membrane transport Facilitated diffusion Active transport Secondary active transport
Facilitated diffusion
Active transport
Na-K pump
Secondary active transport
Counter-transport
Thanks 5th Jan 2010