Homework For Biomembranes And Cell Architecture

Question 1

Which type of Lipids can prevent a sudden decrease in cell membrane fluidity?

Answer 1

C cholesterol

Question 2

The ability to control substances entry and exit of cells is regulated by which components of the cell membrane?

Answer 2

C proteins

Question 3

What does net flux indicate?

Answer 3

The movement of the substance into the cell (influx) and out of the cell (efflux) is not balanced

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Net flux indicates that one exceeds the other in the movement of substances across the cell membrane: influx and _______.

Answer 4

efflux