Cell Membrane Structure & Function

The yellow and brown portion of this image is:

• protein

• phopholipid

• carbohydrate

• cholesterol

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The purple regions of the image represent:

• phospholipid

• cholesterol

• proteins

• carbohydrates

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which molecule in the membrane stabilizes it and helps it resist breaking?

• Phospholopids

• Glycoproteins

• Cholesterol

• Glycolipids

Particles that can diffuse directly across the phospholipid bilayer include:

• oxygen and carbon dioxide

• sugar

• water

• calcium ions

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

"Water Loving"

• Hydrophobic
• Hydrophilic 
• Hydroelectric 
• Hydroloric

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

"Water Fearing" 

• Hydrophobic
• Hydrophilic 
• Hydroelectric 
• Hydroloric

The function of carbohydrates found on glycoproteins are to:

• aid in cell recognition

• determine blood type

• tell white blood cells which cells to destroy

• All of the above

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

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

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5