Biological Membranes Flashcards
What is the role of membranes within cells
Control what renters and leaves the cell
What are the components of a cell membrane
- Phospholipids
- Cartier proteins
- glycoproteins
- glycolipids
- Channel protein
Define cell signaling
When messages are sent to ……
Explain the function of the components of the plasma membrane
Their
What is cell communication
Kaksksks
How might cell signalling happen
Reference to other receptor molecules
How does membrane structure and permeability change due to
- temperature
- solvents
Rkemeios
Define passive transport
Doesn’t require ATP
Explain and describe simple diffusion
Kampala
Explain and describe facilitated diffusion
Thomson’s
Describe and explain osmosis
Japan’s o
Explain what hypertonic means
Malls
Explain what hypotonic means
Ian’s
Explain what isotonic means
Isha
Explain (using water potential) what will happen to cells placed in hypertonic solutions
Whisk dof
