cell membrane Flashcards
1
Q
Vital structure that encloses every cell, acting as barrier between the cell’s internal environment
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cell membrane
2
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It has various components that constantly moving and interacting.
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fluid structure
3
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composition of cell membrane
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lipids
proteins
carbohydrates
4
Q
percent of lipids
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40%
5
Q
2types of lipids
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phospholipids
cholesterol
6
Q
serves as the foundation of the cell membrane
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phospholipid bilayer
7
Q
Embedded within the phospholipid bilayer are various
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proteins
8
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percent of proteins
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55%
9
Q
These proteins serve a wide range of functions, including:
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transport, receptors, enzymes, anchors, and signals
10
Q
Most are combination of proteins and lipids it covers almost the entire outer surface of the cell.
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carbohydrates
11
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percent of carbohydrates
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5%
12
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2 parts of carbohydrates
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glycoproteins
glycolipids
