WorksheetsPlasma Membrane
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
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
This structure surrounds the cytoplasm of all cells and controls what enters and leaves the cell.
cell wall
nucleus
cytosol
plasma membrane
Membrane phospholipids
have hydrophobic heads that face the center of the membrane and are shielded from water
have hydrophilic tails that face outward
remain fluid because they are tightly packed
none of these
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 "big idea" of the fluid mosaic model of plasma membranes?
the plasma membrane creates a specialized FLUID that looks like a MOSAIC.
the plasma membrane is a MOSAIC.
the fluid mosaic model is NOT related to the plasma membrane.
a plasma membrane is a MOSAIC of components that move FREELY and FLUIDLY.
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
Which are example is hydrophobic in nature.
Oil
Sugar
Salt
Water
Identify cholesterol molecule
structure a
structure b
structure h
structure i
Identify a peripheral protein
structure a
strucure b
structure g
structure h
The cholesterol associated with membranes
is attached to proteins and extends into the environment surrounding the cell
helps stabilize the membrane at body temperature
is an abnormality resulting from a diet high in cholesterol
both a and c
