Cell Membrane Structure

Most of the cell membrane consists of

Hydrophobic means

The cell membrane is _____________ layers thick.

The molecule that makes up most of the membrane is a ______________.

Phospholipids consist of a

The hydrophobic tails are on the ______________ of the membrane, and the hydrophilic heads are on the ______________ of the membrane.

Cholesterol controls membrane ________________________.

_______________________ proteins are wedged into the cell membrane.

Peripheral proteins sit ___________________________ the cell membrane

Membranes are semi-permeable, which means they allow nothing in or out of the cell.