Membrane Equilibrium and Applications

Outcome checklist

Alberta Program of Studies — tick each row when you can explain it without the slide.

• C-GO2-SO6

  By the end of this lesson you should be able to: Describe the role of the cell membrane in maintaining equilibrium while exchanging matter

  Self-check: Without looking at your notes, give one example or explanation that shows you meet C-GO2-SO6.

• C-GO2-SO7

  By the end of this lesson you should be able to: Describe how knowledge about semi-permeable membranes, diffusion and osmosis is applied in various contexts (e.g., attachment of HIV drugs to cells and liposomes, diffusion of protein hormones into cells, staining of cells, desalination of sea water, peritoneal or mechanical dialysis, separation of bacteria from viruses, purification of water, cheese making, use of honey as an antibacterial agent and berries as a preservative agent by traditional First Nations communities)

  Self-check: Without looking at your notes, give one example or explanation that shows you meet C-GO2-SO7.

• C-GO2

  Big idea: Describe the function of cell organelles and structures in a cell, in terms of life processes, and use models to explain these processes and their applications

  Self-check: How does today's lesson connect to C-GO2?

Where this shows up later

• Unit C — Plant specialization: Leaf structure supports gas exchange.