Cell Pasma Membranes Flashcards
1
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What are cell plasma membranes made up of?
A
Phospolipids
2
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What does the cell surface membrane do?
A
Creates an enclosed space separating the internal cell encironment for the external environment and intracellular membrane fromcompartments within the cell.
Control the exchange of material across different ares
Interfce communitcation (cell signalling-hormones)
3
Q
What is the fluid part of the fluid mosaic model?
A
Phospholipids and proteins move about, diffusing within the monlayer so laterally moving.
4
Q
What is the mosaic part?
A
Proteins are scattered through the bilayers.
5
Q
What is the model part?
A
Representation of an idea to make to easier to understand.
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