Cell membrane Flashcards by Nathan Dunn | Brainscape

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function of glycoprotein

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cell recognition and signaling

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function of cholesterol

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strength and stability

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function of phospholipids

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forms a bilayer for protection

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3 functions of proteins in the membrane

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transport, receptors, cell adhesion

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role of integral proteins

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assist in transport

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2 functions of peripheral proteins

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support membrane and signalling

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whats a lipid raft

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specialised areas for signalling and protein sorting

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what is endocytosis

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taking in large molecules in the cell

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whats exocytosis

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taking out large molecules out of the cell

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3 functions of glycocalyx

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protection, adhesion, recognition

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does an unsaturated fatty acid have double bonds

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yes as long as it has one

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whats the word for hating and loving water

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amphipathic

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function of ATPases

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to break down atp and provide energy

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function of scramblase

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randomly transfers phospholipids between the bilayer

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function of flippase

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moves phospholipids from the outer layer to inner

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role of phospholipase

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break down phospholipids

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function of kinase

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phosphorylates proteins

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