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Movement of molecules and ions across membranes is central to many aspects of physiology (Part 5), as well as energy conversions in cells (Part 4). This unit is an important introduction to these topics. A basic knowledge of cell structure (Unit 4) and biological molecules (Unit 3) is assumed.
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Alberts, B., Bray, D., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K. and Watson, J.D. Molecular Biology of the Cell (3rd ed.)(New York: Garland, 1994). To explore movement of molecules across membranes, I suggest the relevant sections of this enormous but excellent textbook which puts the reader in touch with current ideas without too much pain on the way.
Atkins, P. Physical Chemistry (5th ed.)(Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994). For a chemist’s view of diffusion and osmosis, try this excellent textbook aimed at chemistry undergraduates.
Salisbury, F.B. and Ross, C.W. Plant Physiology (4th ed.) (Belmont CA: Wadsworth, 1992). The water relations of plant cells are the business of plant physiologists. This is a big undergraduate textbook. Any text in this field has to navigate a minefield of conflicting ideas and evidence in so many topics. This book does as well as you could hope in drawing out conclusions without avoiding the arguments.
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Sutton, J. (1998). Movement of Molecules. In: Biology. Macmillan Foundations. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15201-8_6
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