Cell Membrane Structure & Function

Front

Where are the lipid tails located in the cell membrane?

Back

Inner part of the bilayer.

Front

What is the part of a cell membrane that is recognized by proteins in the immune system?

Back

Antigen.

Front

How is a phospholipid structured?

Back

The head is polar/hydrophilic; the tail is non-polar/hydrophobic.

Front

What is the name of the structure that is a carbohydrate attached to a protein in the cell membrane?

Back

Glycoprotein.

Front

What describes the arrangement of the cell membrane as flexible and made of many parts?

Back

The Fluid Mosaic Model.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What are the two main types of proteins found in the cell membrane?

Back

Integral proteins and peripheral proteins.

Front

What role do cholesterol molecules play in the cell membrane?

Back

They help to stabilize the membrane's fluidity.

Front

What is the function of receptor proteins in the cell membrane?

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To receive signals from outside the cell.

Front

What is the difference between passive and active transport?

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Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.