Cell Membrane

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A phospholipid has 2 parts. What are they called? 

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Hydrophobic means...

• water-loving

• water-fearing

• nonpolar

• lipid soluble

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What does hydrophilic mean?

• Fills water up
• Hates water
• Loves water
• Only associates with water if it has to

Hydrophilic portion of cell membrane?

• A
• C
• D
• E 

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?

• E
• B
• C
• A 

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

___________ form the two layers of the cell membrane. 

• Carbohydrates 
• Proteins 
• Phospholipids 
• Cholesterol

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following is NOT part of the cell membrane?

• Lipids
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Describes the arrangement of the cell membrane as bendable and made of many parts. 

• The Fluid Mosaic Model 
• The Major Mobility Model 
• The Crazy Cell Model
• The Maze Model

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• Carbohydrates 
• Proteins
• Phospholipids 
• Cholesterol