Cell Membranes and other parts

Front

What organelle helps to remove old organelles, destroy viruses, and destroy the cell when needed?

Back

Lysosomes

Front

What is another term for maintaining an internal balance?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What term describes a membrane that allows some things to pass freely while restricting others?

Back

Selectively Permeable Membrane

Front

What forms a boundary between the inside of the cell and the outside of the cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What macromolecule primarily makes up the cell membrane?

Back

Lipids

Front

What is the structure of the cell membrane described as, which includes a mix of lipids and proteins?

Back

Fluid Mosaic Model

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 phospholipid bilayer?

Back

Hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

Front

What is the role of proteins in the cell membrane?

Back

They assist in transport, act as receptors, and provide structural support.

Front

What is the process called when substances move across the cell membrane without energy?

Back

Passive transport.