FunMed

Question 1

Which alcohol would cause the most disruption of cellular membranes from: methanol, ethanol and propanol?

Answer 1

Propanol –> as it’s the largest molecule and most lipophilic (hydrophobic) it could infiltrate the membrane to cause the most damage

Question 2

How does ethanol cause it’s effects when people drink alcohol?

Answer 2

Can affect ion channels and bind to proteins to affect nerve firing

Question 3

If looking at a cell slide of mitosis, which phase are the cells most likely to be in?

Answer 3

Prophase as it’s the longest step in mitosis