Plasma Membrane (Cell Membrane)

Define plasma membrane

• lipid that helps minimize effects of temperature

• only on the outer surface of the plasma membrane and are attached to proteins or lipids; form distinctive cellular markers

• flexible boundary of a cell that separates a cell from its surroundings

• may extend partway into the plasma membrane, cross the membrane entirely, or be loosely attached to its inside or outside face

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHOBIC?

• the phosphate "head"

• the lipid "tails"

This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHILIC?

• the phosphate "head"

• the lipid "tails"

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Where can carbohydrates be found when part of a plasma membrane?

• On the outside of the membrane

• On the inside of the membrane

• Embedded part of the way into the membrane

• Embedded the whole way through the membrane

• All of the above

Where can PROTEINS be found when part of a plasma membrane?

• On the outside of the membrane

• On the inside of the membrane

• Embedded part of the way into the membrane

• Embedded the whole way through the membrane

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of cholesterol in a plasma membrane?

• To make the membrane flexible

• To control the effect of temperature changes

• To attract water molecules

• To allow nutrients and other essential molecules into the cell

What is the "big idea" of the fluid mosaic model of plasma membranes?

• the plasma membrane creates a specialized FLUID that looks like a MOSAIC.

• the plasma membrane is a MOSAIC.

• the fluid mosaic model is NOT related to the plasma membrane.

• a plasma membrane is a MOSAIC of components that move FREELY and FLUIDLY.

What does "hydrophobic" mean?

• water loving, associates with water

• water fearing, does not associate with water

• a world war II submarine

• an example would be solutes like sugar or salt

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What does "hydrophilic" mean?

• water loving, associates with water

• water fearing, does not associate with water

• a world war II submarine

• an example would be solutes like oil or fat

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2