Cell Membrane Structure and Function

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What is the structure that forms the basic framework of the cell membrane?

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Phospholipid bilayer.

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What are the proteins called that are embedded within the phospholipid bilayer?

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Integral proteins.

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What type of protein is attached to the surface of the cell membrane and can be easily removed?

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Peripheral protein.

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What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

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Cholesterol helps to maintain membrane fluidity and stability.

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What are carbohydrates attached to proteins in the cell membrane called?

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Glycoproteins.

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What are carbohydrates attached to lipids in the cell membrane called?

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Glycolipids.

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What is the function of glycoproteins in the cell membrane?

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Glycoproteins are involved in cell recognition and signaling.

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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate the movement of substances in and out.

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What is the term for the selective permeability of the cell membrane?

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The ability of the membrane to allow certain substances to pass while blocking others.

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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 that move freely.