Cell Membrane Flashcards
vital structure that encloses every cell, acting as barrier between the cell’s internal environment and external surrounding.
cell membrane
4 functions of cell membrane
structure
protection
communication
semi-permeability
it has various components that constantly moving and interacting.
cell membrane as fluid structure
composition of cell membrane
lipids
protein
carbohydrates
percent of lipids
40%
2 types of lipids
phospholipids
cholesterol
serves as the foundation of the cell membrane
proteins
percent of proteins
55%
Embedded within the phospholipid bilayer
protein
functions of protein
transport, enzymes, anchors, signals and receptors
percent of carbohydrates
5%
combination that almost cover the entire cell membrane.
proteins
lipids
bound to either protein of lipid
carbohydrates
cell membrane carbohydrates
glycoproteins
glycolipids