Cell Membrane and Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the fluid part?
A
Phospholipids
2
Q
What makes up the mosaic part?
A
Proteins.
3
Q
What is the tail part of the phospholipid?
A
Fatty acid tail.
4
Q
What is the head part of the phospholipid?
A
Phosphate head.
5
Q
What are the phosphate heads in terms of water?
A
Hydrophilic
6
Q
What are the fatty acid tails in terms of water?
A
Hydrophobic
7
Q
What are the cell membrane’s functions?
A
- Acts as a physical barrier.
- Regulates passage of materials.
- Sensitive to changes.
- Supports the cell.
8
Q
What is the function of glycoprotein and glycolipid in the cell membrane?
A
Cell identification.
9
Q
What are the two types of transport that are active?
A
Vesicular and active transport through a carrier protein.
10
Q
What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
A
Fluidity
