WorksheetsPLASMA MEMBRANE
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?
carbohydrate
lipid
protein
nucleic acid
This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHOBIC?
the phosphate "head"
the lipid "tails"
Where can carbohydrates be found when part of a plasma membrane?
On the outside of the membrane
On the inside of the membrane
Embedded part of the way into the membrane
Embedded the whole way through the membrane
All of the above
Where can PROTEINS be found when part of a plasma membrane?
On the outside of the membrane
On the inside of the membrane
Embedded part of the way into the membrane
Embedded the whole way through the membrane
All of the above
What is the function of cholesterol in a plasma membrane?
To make the membrane flexible
To control the effect of temperature changes
To attract water molecules
To allow nutrients and other essential molecules into the cell
Identify cholesterol molecule
structure a
structure b
structure h
structure i
identify a glycolipid
structure a
structure d
structure e
structure g
Plasma membranes are selectively permeable. This means
anything can pass in and out
the membrane regulates the passage of the material in and out of the cell
glucose cannot enter the cell
cholesterol cannot enter
Which is NOT a function of the membrane?
it forms a selective barrier
it has receptors for chemical messages
it is the control center of the cell
it is involved in self recognition
When doctors perform organ transplants, they choose a donor tissue match. Which component is being matched?
membrane phospholipids
cytoskeleton
cell surface carbohydrates
cholesterol
