Fluid Mosaic Model Flashcards
1
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Structure
A
Bilayer
Made of phospholipids
Mosaic
Selectively permeable
2
Q
Phospholipid bilayer
A
Barrier
Prevents passage of large or polar hydrophilic substances
3
Q
Intrinsic proteins
A
Form water filled channels and pores
Pass through the bilayer
Allows passage of specific ions or molecules
4
Q
Extrinsic proteins
A
On the membrane surface Protein and lipid with carbohydrate chain Cell-cell interactions/recognition Cell adhesion for tissue formation Signalling e.g receptor site