Cell Membrane Structure

Front

What is the name for a molecule that has a polar head region and a hydrophobic tail region?

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Amphipathic

Front

What is the hydrophilic portion of the cell membrane?

Back

The hydrophilic portion of the cell membrane is the phospholipid heads.

Front

What are phospholipid heads?

Back

Phospholipid heads are hydrophilic.

Front

What type of system is a cell?

Back

The cell is an open system.

Front

What is NOT TRUE about the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane does not contain digestive enzymes.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To control what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the structure of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer.

Front

What does 'semipermeable' mean in the context of the cell membrane?

Back

It means that the cell membrane allows certain substances to pass while blocking others.

Front

What role do proteins play in the cell membrane?

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Proteins assist in transport, communication, and structural support.

Front

What is the significance of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

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Cholesterol helps to maintain fluidity and stability of the cell membrane.