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the plasma membrane

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

The following are the components of plasma membrane. EXCEPT one?

a)

cholesterol

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

nucleotide

2.

Plasma membranes are selectively permeable. This means

a)

anything can pass in and out

b)

the membrane regulates the passage of the material in and out of the cell

c)

glucose cannot enter the cell

d)

cholesterol cannot enter

3.

The head of a phospholipid is attracted to water, and is referred to as:

a)

Hydroscopic

b)

Hydrogenated

c)

hydrophobic

d)

Hydrophilic

4.

What kinds of molecules pass through a cell membrane most easily?

a)

ionic

b)

small and hydrophobic

c)

large polar

d)

large and hydrophobic

5.

Plasma membranes are selectively permeable. This means

a)

anything can pass in and out

b)

the membrane regulates the passage of the material in and out of the cell

c)

glucose cannot enter the cell

d)

cholesterol cannot enter

6.

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

7.

If two solutions have the same solute concentration and the same water concentration, they are said to be ___________ to each other.

a)

Hypotonic

b)

Isotonic

c)

Hypertonic

d)

Proteotonic

8.

Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

9.

The following are the components of plasma membrane. EXCEPT one?

a)

cholesterol

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

nucleotide

10.

Which of the following are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer and help substances pass through?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Lipids

d)

Proteins

11.

Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid