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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

<ul>
	<li>Imagine your cell as a fancy club, and the channel proteins are the VIP entrance.</li>
	<li>These are integral, transmembrane proteins (they span the cell membrane).</li>
	<li>They have a pore, like a tunnel, connecting inside and outside of the cell.</li>
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The pore&#39;s size and its chemical environment are super selective.

<ul>
	<li>Think of it like a VIP club that only lets in celebrities with blue shoes.</li>
	<li>Example: A club only for sodium ions, leaving potassium ions outside in the queue!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Facilitated Diffusion
	<ul>
		<li>Uses channel proteins for the cool VIP entrance.</li>
		<li>It&#39;s like a slide: more go from higher concentration (top of the slide) to lower (bottom).</li>
		<li>No energy spent! (No cell &#39;money&#39; 💸 needed to let them slide).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Simple Diffusion
	<ul>
		<li>It&rsquo;s like gatecrashers squeezing between the walls to get into the club.</li>
		<li>They move between phospholipid molecules.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Cells can decide which hydrophilic (water-loving) VIPs get in based on the channel type.</li>
	<li>Some channels have fancy curtains (gates) that can be opened or closed.
	<ul>
		<li>Think of a special event night at the club where they decide to change the entrance criteria.</li>
		<li>This allows the cell to temporarily change its guest list or permeability.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	VIP Club Scenario: A night club has several VIP entrances (channel proteins). Some are exclusive for actors, while others might be only for singers. Similarly, some channel proteins allow only sodium ions, while others allow only potassium ions.
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	<li>
	The Busy Highway: Think of facilitated diffusion as a highway. Cars (ions/molecules) can move in both directions, but if there&#39;s a massive sale in one town (higher concentration), more cars will head there!
	</li>
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🌟 Remember 🌟: Channel proteins are like the bouncers of the cell club, ensuring only specific VIPs get through. They play a crucial role in facilitated diffusion, making sure the right stuff gets in and out without the cell spending any energy.

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Happy studying and keep sliding through those channels! 🚀🔬

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Facilitated diffusion vs. simple diffusion💡

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Unlock Cellular Secrets: Channel Proteins Explained!

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What are channel proteins? 🚪

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Facilitated diffusion vs. simple diffusion💡

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