Cell Membrane

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Another term for equilibrium is...

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Homeostasis

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

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Lipid

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What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?

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Proteins

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Which of the following is responsible for getting large or charged (polar) molecules across the cell membrane?

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Proteins

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"Water Loving" is referred to as...

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Hydrophilic

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What is the primary 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 the two main layers of the cell membrane called?

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Phospholipid bilayer

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What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

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To maintain fluidity and stability of the membrane.

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What does selectively permeable mean in the context of the cell membrane?

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It allows certain substances to pass while blocking others.

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What are glycoproteins and what is their function?

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Proteins with carbohydrate chains that help in cell recognition.