WorksheetsTopic 2.2 The Plasma Membrane
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Define plasma membrane
lipid that helps minimize effects of temperature
only on the outer surface of the plasma membrane and are attached to proteins or lipids; form distinctive cellular markers
flexible boundary of a cell that separates a cell from its surroundings
may extend partway into the plasma membrane, cross the membrane entirely, or be loosely attached to its inside or outside face
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"
This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHILIC?
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 increase the fluidity of cell membrane
To attract water molecules
To allow nutrients and other essential molecules into the cell
What does "hydrophobic" mean?
water loving, associates with water
water fearing, does not associate with water
a world war II submarine
an example would be solutes like sugar or salt
What does "hydrophilic" mean?
water loving, associates with water
water fearing, does not associate with water
a world war II submarine
an example would be solutes like oil or fat
The cell membrane is _______________ permeable.
selectively
somewhat
physically
ionically
