2.1 Structures & Functions of Eukaryotic Cells (CQ - Exam)

Question 1

Describe 4 functions of the cell membrane.

Answer 1

1. Protective barrier
2. Regulate transport
3. Allow cell recognition
4. Provides anchoring sites

Question 2

Why are the properties of the cell membrane not adequately explained by the presence of lipids alone in their structure?

Answer 2

Cell membrane has the ability to do cell signaling, lipids do not have this ability but proteins do

Question 3

xplain why a cell membrane is a dynamic structure, rather than static such as the wall of a building.

Answer 3

The cell membrane has a fluid mosaic model that allows for fluidity and movement, lipid bilayer, and protein movement. All that are abilities that would not be able to be provided if it was a wall of a building

Question 4

Explain why it is beneficial for a cell to use enzymes that work best at an acidic pH inside lysosomes.

Answer 4

if an enzyme were to fall out, then the acidity works as a safety guard because then the enzymes are less likely to break down the parts of the living cell Because it would become neutral and inactive