Cell Membrane and Diffusion

Movement of molecules from low concentration to high concentration is called _________________________

• Active Transport

• Protein Synthesis

• Endocytosis

• Diffusion

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 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 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

Which example is hydrophobic in nature.

• Oil

• Sugar

• Salt

• Water

All cells have a:

• Nucleus
• Plasma membrane
• Cell wall
• Buddy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is this image?

• cell membrane
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• lipids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2