Fluid Mosaic Model

Question 1

Define Phospholipids

(noun phos-pho-lip-id)

Answer 1

polar and non-polar

any of a group of lipids that contain a phosphate ester as part of the structure and yield on hydrolysis phosphoric acid, an alcohol, fatty acid, and a nitrogenous base

Question 2

Define Cholesterol

(noun cho-les-ter-ol)

Answer 2

cell recognition

found esp. in animal fats, blood, nerve tissue, and bile: a precursor of steroid hormonesand, if present in the blood in excessive amounts, a factor in atherosclerosis

Question 3

Define Proteins

(noun pro-te-n)

Answer 3

Are integral and peripheral proteins

any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms

Question 4

Define the Functions of Membrane Proteins

Answer 4

Transport, enzymatic activity, receptors for signal transduction, intercellular adhesion, cell-cell recognition

Question 5

Jepordy

polar and non-polar

any of a group of lipids that contain a phosphate ester as part of the structure and yield on hydrolysis phosphoric acid, an alcohol, fatty acid, and a nitrogenous base

Answer 5

Define Phospholipids

(noun phos-pho-lip-id)