Cell Membrane Flashcardziz

Front

What surrounds all cells? (plants, animals, bacteria)

Back

cell membrane

Front

Cell membranes are mostly made of:

Back

lipids

Front

Cell membranes are made of:

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phospholipids

Front

The heads of the phospholipids are:

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hydrophilic

Front

Name the lipid.

Back

saturated fatty acid tail

Front

Name the lipid.

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unsaturated fatty acid tail

Front

Which membrane is more viscous/stiff?

Back

Front

What do red beets, made of plant cells, contain?

Back

cell membranes and cell walls

Front

If a cell membrane (lipids) becomes warm, what will happen? (Think butter in heat)

Back

more fluid

Front

What will come out of a red beet cell if the membrane becomes more fluid?

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red pigment