1) Two transport systems, A and B, are both utilised to move an amino acid into the
cell.
System A: Km = 4x10^-7
System B: Km = 6x10^-5
Which system will be preferred by the cell? Explain why.
2) What are the advantages of using Kaback’s vesicles to study transport across
cellular membranes?
3) Describe the use of Kaback’s vesicles to study membrane transport with
experimental examples.
4) Why are ATP Binding Cassette transporters of medical importance?
cell.
System A: Km = 4x10^-7
System B: Km = 6x10^-5
Which system will be preferred by the cell? Explain why.
2) What are the advantages of using Kaback’s vesicles to study transport across
cellular membranes?
3) Describe the use of Kaback’s vesicles to study membrane transport with
experimental examples.
4) Why are ATP Binding Cassette transporters of medical importance?
