Cell Membrane and Diffusion Lesson

The yellow and brown portion of this image is:

• protein

• phopholipid

• carbohydrate

• cholesterol

The purple regions of the image represent:

• phospholipid

• cholesterol

• proteins

• carbohydrates

Examples of particles that can diffuse across through the phospholipid bilayer include:

• oxygen and carbon dioxide

• sugar

• water

• calcium ions

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

A phospholipid has 2 parts. What are they called? 

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

"Water Loving"

• Hydrophobic
• Hydrophilic 
• Hydroelectric 
• Hydroloric

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

"Water Fearing" 

• Hydrophobic
• Hydrophilic 
• Hydroelectric 
• Hydroloric

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

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

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

How does a cell maintain homeostasis?

• Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
• Flexibility
• Protective barrier
• Structure and support

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Controls the passage of materials inside and outside of the cell. 

• Cell Membrane
• Lipid Cleric Layer
• Membrane Gate
• Protein Receptors