Biology Quiz Two Flashcards
Properties of the membrane
-Has a phospholipid bilayer
-Semi Permeable
Phospholipid Bilayer
-Two layers of lipids and fats attached to each other.
-Phosphates face outwards (circles)
-The lipids face towards each other (lines)
Why is the cell membrane important
-Maintains equilibrium (balance)
-Protective barrier for the cell.
Hydrophilic
Loves water and mixes with water
-(Phosphates)
Hydrophobic
-Scared of water and does not mix
-Fatty acids/ lipids
Membranes = Fluids
-Acts likes a fluid since the materials inside are constantly moving and not stuck in place.
What is found in the bilayer
(Embedded in the phospholipid bilayer)
-Cholesterol
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Fluid Mosaic Model
-A cell membrane is like a fluid mosaic model since it acts like a fluid and is a mosaic of several materials
What does the membrane control
-Controls what goes in and out of the cell.
-Transports gases, nutrients and waste.
Browian Motion
-Means the particles that make up matter are always in constant motion
Particle Model of Matter
-Everything that goes into the cell is governed by the particle model of matter
1. All matter is made up of particles
2. The particles of matter are always moving
3. The particles of matter are attracted to each other
4. Space between gasses are bigger than solids
Permability
-Items can go through
Impermability
-Nothing can go through
Semi permable
-Only certain items can go through
Diffusion
-The movement from anything with high concentration to low concentration.
-They are trying to reach equilibrium
Equilibrium
-Perfectly balanced
-Even when it is reached the particles are still moving
Rate of Diffusion
-How fast diffusion is occurring
-Can be increased by increasing energy (stirring/ heat)