Lipids Flashcards

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1
Q

Are lipids hydrophobic?

A

Yes

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2
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What does every point in the zig zag represent?

A

A carbon

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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

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4
Q

What creates the membrane structures?

A

Phospholipids

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5
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What are the bumps in a fluid mosaic model?

A

Proteins

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6
Q

Cytosol is that what?

A

Liquid of the cell

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7
Q

Ribosomes are the what?

A

Protein factory of the cell

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8
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The endoplasmic reticulum and nucleus are both what?

A

Phospholipid bilayers

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9
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What specifically can the smooth ER store?

A

Calcium

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