Cell Membrane/Wall Flashcards
What’s another name for cell membrane?
Plasma membrane
Do all organelles have a membrane?
They may or may not have a membrane
What 2 things make up a double layer of the cell membranes?
Phospholipids and proteins
Does the cell membrane surround the outside of all cells?
Yes.
What’s the function of the cell membrane?
Controls what enters and leaves.
Is the cell membrane living?
Yup.
What makes up the head of a phospholipid?
2 things
glycerol and phosphate
What makes up the tails of a phospholipid?
Fatty acids
Are phospholipid heads hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic
Are phospholipid tails hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Phospholipid tails are hydrophobic.
Can phospholipids move?
Yes they move laterally
What are three small molecules that can move easily through the phospholipid bilayer.
O2 CO2 H2O
What is the function of membrane proteins?
They help move large molecules and recognize cells.
What’s the difference between peripheral and integral proteins?
Peripheral- attached on the surface
Integral- embedded completely through the membrane
What are glycoproteins? What’s their purpose?
Carbohydrate tails aid in cell recognition