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WorksheetsCell Transport Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
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
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
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.
Which are example is hydrophobic in nature.
Oil
Sugar
Salt
Water
What does "polar" mean?
A molecule is cold
A molecule has areas of positive and negative charge
Another term for maintaining an internal balance is...
Equality
Equential
Homeostasis
Balance
when some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot.
What is the function of the transport and channel proteins of the cell membrane?
allows large molecules to pass through the cell membrane
allows small, non-polar molecules to pass through the cell membrane
identifies the cell and allow for cell-to-cell communication
stabilizes the fluidity of the cell membrane
In the diagram, what is letter G?
Phospholipid
Phospholipid bilayer
Cholesterol
Carbohydrate
Carrier or transport protein
Which type of passive transport focuses on the movement of water through the membrane?
Facilitated diffusion
Osmosis
Diffusion
What term describes a solution that has the same solute concentration inside of and outside of the cell?
Hypertonic
Hypotonic
Isotonic
The cell shrunk in size, which means it was placed in a ____ solution.
Isotonic
Hypertonic
Hypotonic
This a picture of an animal and plant cell placed in a solution. Describe the solution?
Isotonic
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
This a picture of an animal and plant cell placed in a solution. Describe the solution?
Isotonic
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
organelles that remove water
Contractile Vacuole
Turgor Pressure
Plasmolysis
Cytolysis
the cell shrinks away from the cell wall and turgor pressure is lost
Contractile Vacuole
Turgor Pressure
Plasmolysis
Cytolysis
