Cell Structure

Most of the cell membrane is made of...

• Lipids
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Nucleic acids

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

• E
• B
• C
• D

Protein...

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

The function of the plasma membrane is....

• to regulate what enters and leaves the cell.
• fight bacteria and viruses that enter the cell.
• provide rigid support and protection to the cell.
• make sure each cell can move

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A phospholipid has 2 parts. What are they called? 

• Hydrophilic Head, Hydrophobic Tail 
• Hydrophobic Head, Hydrophilic Tail 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

___________ allow cells to recognize each other and act like ID tags. 

• Carbohydrates 
• Proteins
• Phospholipids 
• Cholesterol

___________ form the two layers of the cell membrane. 

• Carbohydrates 
• Proteins 
• Phospholipids 
• Cholesterol

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

It forms a boundary between the inside of the cell and the outside of the cell. 

• Cell Membrane
• Lipid Cleric Layer
• Membrane Gate
• Protein Receptors 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Something is ___________ ____________
when some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot. 

• Selectively (or Semi) Permeable 
• Totally Transparent
• Liquid Licorice 
• Heavily Patrolled 

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of cell has a nucleus? 

• eukaryotic
• prokaryotic