etH - membrane 11.27.23

Front

Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?

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Lipid

Front

What is NOT TRUE about the cell membrane?

Back

Contains digestive enzymes

Front

A phospholipid has 2 parts. What are they called?

Back

Hydrophilic Head, Hydrophobic Tail

Front

What does 'Water Loving' mean?

Back

Hydrophilic

Front

In the diagram, what is letter D?

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Carbohydrate

Front

What is the structure of a phospholipid?

Back

A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.

Front

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

Back

It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What does 'Semipermeable' mean in the context of cell membranes?

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It allows certain substances to pass while blocking others.

Front

What role do carbohydrates play in the plasma membrane?

Back

They are involved in cell recognition and signaling.

Front

What is the significance of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?

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Cholesterol helps to maintain membrane fluidity.