Cell Membrane (structure & function)

Front

The cell membrane is also called the __________ __________.

Back

Plasma Membrane

Front

The cell membrane is composed of a ...........

Back

phospholipid bilayer

Front

What part of the cell membrane is most likely to be hydrophobic?

Back

the core of the lipid bilayer where the fatty acid tails are

Front

In biological membranes, the phospholipids are arranged in a _______, with the _______.

Back

bilayer; fatty acids pointing toward each other

Front

Which of the following functions as a recognition site for interactions between cells?

Back

Glycolipids

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What are the two main components of the cell membrane?

Back

Phospholipids and 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 hydrophilic part of a phospholipid?

Back

The phosphate head.

Front

What is the hydrophobic part of a phospholipid?

Back

The fatty acid tails.