3.2.3 Transport Across Cells Flashcards
Do plants have cell membrains
Yes
Do bacteria have cell membrains
Yes
Name four substances needed for a cell and what there function is
Water - metabolic reactions
Amino acids - protein synthesis
Glucose - respiration
O2 - aerobic respiration
Lipids - cholesterol
Why does soup dissolve the membranes easily
Dissolves the nuclear membrane and plama membrane , as it is made up of pipes and fats
What are the two main components of a cell membrane
Phospholipids and proteins
What sort of partials do phospholipids allow to pass between themselves
Small
No charge
Lipid soluable
What is the role of cholesterol
To reduce the fluidity of the cell membrane
Can be effected by heat
What is a tonoplast
The membrane that surrounds the vacuole
What are the 6 main functions of the cell membrane
- Defines the boundary of the cell
- Controls which substances pass through
- Provides a receptor site for hormones
- Plays a role in cell recognition (immune system)
- Allows it to change shape
- Helps cells to stick together
What are the three main functions of the internal membrane
- Compartmentalisation (isolating organelles )
- A site of biological reactions
- Controls which substances go in and out of
What is another name for the cell membrane
Plasma membrane
Which part of the phospholipid bi layer is
Hydrophobic
And
Hydrophilic
Fatty acids are - hydrophobic
Phosphate group is hydrophilic
What are the three functions of phospholipids
- Allow lipid soluble substances to pass through
- Prevent water soluable substances to go through
- Make the membrane flexible and self sealing
There are two types of proteins embedded on a cell membrane what are those two protein types and give a small description
Intrinsic - they pass through the phospholipid bilayer either fully or partially
Extrinsic - only sit / lay on the phospholipid bilayer
What are the function of extrinsic proteins ?
Act as a receptors for molecules ( mostly hormones)
Provide a mechanical support adhesion
What is the function of intrinsic proteins
Protein channels- allows water soluble molecules to pass through
Carrier/ channel proteins that aid in transport
What type of molecules use intrinsic proteins
Water
Na+
Cl-
Cholesterol is a _______ and is found in the phospholipid bilayer . They add ______ to the membrane . Cholesterol are very _______ and therefore play an important role in _______. ______
Lipid
Strength
Hydrophobic
Limiting movement
What are three functions of cholesterol
- Reduce lateral movement of the membrane
- Make the membrane less fluid at higher temperatures
- Prevents leakage of water and ions