Cell membrane Flashcards
1
Q
What is within the cell membrane
A
- Phospholipid
- Glycolipids
- Proteins
- Glycoproteins
- Cholesterol
2
Q
What does the phospholipid consist of
A
- Hydrophilic head (phosphate)
- Hydrophobic tails ( 2 fatty acids)
3
Q
What does the glycolipid consist of and what functions can it do
A
- Glyco (carbon)
- lipid (lipid)
- carbon chain
Function:
cell recognition
receptor
4
Q
What are the two types of proteins and what are their functions
A
- Channel protein: Allows the passage of ions
- Carrier proteins: Allows the passage of large molecules
5
Q
What is the function of a glycolipid
A
- Cell recognition
- Receptor
6
Q
What is the function of cholesterol
A
Stability
Fluidity
7
Q
What term describes the cell membrane and what does it involve
A
Fluid Mosaic Model
Fluid: Molecules in the membrane can move
Mosaic: Different molecules making up the membrane
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