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Ch 5 Plasma Membrane & Homeostasis GRAD_GJSD_26DE

Authored by D Elchin

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10th Grade

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Ch 5 Plasma Membrane &  Homeostasis GRAD_GJSD_26DE
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which statement best describes an amphipathic phospholipid in the plasma membrane?

Has two hydrophobic heads and hydrophilic tail

Is entirely hydrophobic throughout its structure

Has both hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail

Is entirely hydrophilic on both sides

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the main role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane at normal body temperatures?

Helps maintain fluidity across temperature changes

Creates pores for rapid water transport

Directly performs enzyme reactions on proteins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which difference is correct regarding: integral and peripheral membrane proteins?

Integral bind carbohydrates; peripheral bind lipids

Integral are only outside; peripheral are only inside

Integral span the membrane; peripheral sit on one side

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the fluid-mosaic model of the plasma membrane?

Static double layer with identical components

Solid lipid wall with no proteins present

Flexible phospholipid bilayer with mixed molecules

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A receptor protein is shaped to fit a specific signaling molecule. What is most likely to happen when the correct molecule binds?

Signal triggers a cellular response

Membrane dissolves immediately

Cell stops all transport processes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which statement best describes diffusion across a membrane during passive transport?

Molecules move from low to high concentration

Molecules move from high to low concentration

Molecules move only if ATP is supplied

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is osmosis in the context of cell membranes?

Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane from low concentration to high concentration

Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane from high solute concentration to low solute concentration

Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane from high concentration to low concentration

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