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Cell membrane

in the cell membrane ion channels serve as what?
Question asked by: lacybaby

Asked on: 20 Oct 2008
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Essentially these are selection devices, in that they open or close in response to a range of different stimuli.

Therefore they allow the flow of specific ions in and out and thus are like a gatekeeper.

By: knowitall
Replied at: 02 Nov 2008
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