Phospholipids and Cell Theory Concepts

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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Protein sorting and modification.

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Which of the following statements is part of the cell theory?

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All cells come from preexisting cells.

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What role do integral membrane proteins play?

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They span the entire membrane.

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Why is the mitochondrion referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?

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It converts energy from organic compounds into ATP.

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How do unsaturated fatty acids affect membrane fluidity?

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They increase fluidity.

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What are phospholipids?

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Molecules that form the bilayer of cell membranes, consisting of hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group.

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What is the significance of the fluid mosaic model?

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It describes the structure of cell membranes as a mosaic of various proteins that float in or on the fluid lipid bilayer.

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What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

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It helps to stabilize membrane fluidity and integrity.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.