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These 3 terms all describe the 3 possible concentrations of a solution in respect to the water potential surrounding a cell.Isotonic solution (Iso=same and tonic=strength...

A plasma membrane is composed mainly of an unordered phospholipid bilayer (double layer) embedded with membrane proteins which forms a thin flexible sheet. This gives the...

Cigarette smoke contains a number of harmful chemicals such as Tar, Carbon monoxide and Nicotine.

Tar settles on the lining of the airway and alveoli, increasing the diffusion distance for the gase...