Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Are lipids hydrophobic?
A
Yes
2
Q
What does every point in the zig zag represent?
A
A carbon
3
Q
What is the difference between Cis and Trans?
A
Cos: Causes the bend and allows fluidity.
Trans: Hydrogens are on the opposite side
4
Q
What creates the membrane structures?
A
Phospholipids
5
Q
What are the bumps in a fluid mosaic model?
A
Proteins
6
Q
Cytosol is that what?
A
Liquid of the cell
7
Q
Ribosomes are the what?
A
Protein factory of the cell
8
Q
The endoplasmic reticulum and nucleus are both what?
A
Phospholipid bilayers
9
Q
What specifically can the smooth ER store?
A
Calcium