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Meaning and Significance of a Polarized Cell Membrane

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Meaning and Significance of a Polarized Cell Membrane

Question

The cell membrane is said to be polarized. State the meaning and significance of a polarized membrane.
a) Meaning
b) Significance.

Answer

a) Meaning - Polarization of a cell membrane means it has net positive charge to the outside and a net negative charge to the inside
b) Significance - Enables the membrane to detect changes in the environment.