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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Permeability Memes

Posts tagged with Permeability

Cellular Security System On Maximum Alert

Biology Science Chemistry
1 month ago 6.6K views 0 shares
Cellular Security System On Maximum Alert
The cell membrane's lipid bilayer is the OG bouncer of biology! Those phospholipids are working overtime deciding what gets in and what stays out with ZERO coffee breaks. Imagine billions of tiny bouncers checking molecular IDs 24/7 while maintaining perfect formation. Meanwhile, transmembrane proteins are like VIP escorts helping specific molecules bypass the line. The selective permeability is so precise that if cellular nightclubs had this level of security, nobody would ever sneak in with a fake ID!

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