Question

How do variations in this structure account for functional differences among membranes?

Answer 1

Answer and explanation;

• Variations in the structure account for functional differences among membranes by their protein. Different types of cells contain different sets of membrane proteins which carry out different functions.

• For example; In the cell membrane, there are embedded proteins that function in transporting nutrients into the cell, and waste products out of the cell.
• In the membranes of the mitochondria, proteins are needed to serve as electron carriers. organization of proteins determines the function.