Chapter 5- Membrane Structure and Function Flashcards
1
Q
True or False
All cells have a plasma membrane.
A
True
2
Q
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
A
To separate the inside of the cell from the outside of the cell.
3
Q
permeable membrane
A
Substances can pass through the membrane
4
Q
selectively permeable
A
Not everything can pass through it, only certain substances can.
5
Q
What three macromolecules make up the plasma membrane?
A
Lipids, Proteins, and Carbohydrates.
6
Q
What two lipids make up the plasma membrane?
A
phospholipid bilayer and cholesterol
