The partially permeable cell membrane
The partially permeable cell membrane
Every cell is surrounded by a cell membrane that separates the cytoplasm from its surroundings. The membrane is partially permeable, so whether a substance can cross depends on properties such as its size, polarity and charge.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Biology 2.1.1 Transport across cell membranes. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.