(Cell) Membrane Structure and Function Flashcards
1
Q
What does amphipathic mean?
A
Has both a hydrophilic region and a hydrophobic region
2
Q
Integral proteins…
A
Penetrate the hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer
3
Q
Peripheral proteins…
A
Are not embedded in the lipid bilayer at all; they are appendages loosely bound to the surface of the membrane
4
Q
What are some functions of membrane proteins? (6)
A
Transport Enzymatic activity Signal transduction Cell-cell recognition Intercellular joining Attachment to the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix (ECM)
