Cell Membrane

Front

What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?

Back

Integral proteins

Front

What do hypertonic solutions cause water to do?

Back

Move out of the cell

Front

What strengthens and stabilizes the cell membrane?

Back

Cholesterol

Front

What forms the two layers of the cell membrane?

Back

Phospholipids

Front

What allows cells to recognize each other and act like ID tags?

Back

Glycoproteins

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 is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

Back

To maintain fluidity and stability of the membrane.

Front

What type of proteins are embedded in the cell membrane and can span across it?

Back

Integral proteins

Front

What is the difference between peripheral and integral proteins?

Back

Peripheral proteins are attached to the surface, while integral proteins span the membrane.