Chapter 7-- Cell Membrane Flashcards
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Membrane
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Small, hydrophobic molecules get through easier. Unsaturated and warm makes the membrane more fluid. Opposite makes it more viscous.
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Fluid mosaic model
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Membrane is always moving. Lateral movements happen10^7 times per second. Flip-flop once per month
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Membrane protein functions
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A. Transport B. Enzymatic activity C. Signal transduction D. Cell-cell recognition E. Intercellular joining F. Attachment of cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix (ECM)
