Cell membrane

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Hydrophobic

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water-fearing

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What is the least amount of cells an organism can have and still be considered living?

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1

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____ cells have a cell membrane.

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All

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All cells are surrounded by cell membranes.

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true

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The _______________ of the phospholipids in a cell membrane face inward towards each other.

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tails

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What are phospholipids?

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Molecules that make up the cell membrane, consisting of a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails.

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What does selectively permeable mean?

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A property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass through while others cannot.

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What is the fluid mosaic model?

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A model that describes the structure of the cell membrane as a mosaic of various components, including phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins.

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What role do proteins play in the cell membrane?

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They assist in transport, act as receptors, and provide structural support.