Describe three roles of membranes within cells.
Compartmentalisation - as different organelle's different metabolic reaction require different optimum environments such as pH and temperature. Site of chemical reactions such as photosynthesis or respiration. Acts as a receptor - glycolipids and glycoproteins act as receptors for proteins for both the cell and organelles within.
Related Biology A Level answers
All answers ▸What is the function of the myelin sheath?
Explain how a change in the primary structure may result in a non functional enzyme
Give two features of DNA AND explain how each one is important in DNA replication.
Based on structure, how is an enzyme's function affected by amino acids?