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WorksheetsThe Cell Membrane
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?
a)
carbohydrate
b)
lipid
c)
protein
d)
nucleic acid
2.
This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHOBIC?
a)
the phosphate "head"
b)
the lipid "tails"
3.
This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHILIC?
a)
the phosphate "head"
b)
the lipid "tails"
4.
What does "hydrophobic" mean?
a)
water loving, associates with water
b)
water fearing, does not associate with water
c)
a world war II submarine
d)
an example would be solutes like sugar or salt
5.
What does "hydrophilic" mean?
a)
water loving, associates with water
b)
water fearing, does not associate with water
c)
a world war II submarine
d)
an example would be solutes like oil or fat
6.
What is embedded in the phospholipid bilayer?
a)
proteins
b)
salt
c)
water
7.
What are the carbohydrates in the cell membrane for?
a)
to form channels and pumps
b)
to help cells identify one another
c)
to make the membrane strong
8.
Which of the following is NOT part of the cell membrane?
a)
Lipids
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
9.
Part of the plasma membrane responsible for cell recognition...
a)
C
b)
E
c)
B
d)
D
10.
Hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?
a)
E
b)
B
c)
C
d)
A
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