Lust-2 Flashcards
1
Q
Cell membrane consists of:
A
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids, Sphingolipids
- Carbohydrates
- proteins
2
Q
What is used to form Lipid bilayer
A
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids, Sphingolipids
3
Q
Lipid Bilayer: Fxn
A
- Selective barrier
- b/w cytosol and external enviroment
4
Q
What is used to form Glycolipids
A
- Phospholipids, sphingolipids
- Carbohydrates
5
Q
What is used to form glycoproteins
A
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
6
Q
Glycoproteins/Glycolipids: Fxn
A
- Structureal Stability
- Cell recognition
- Immune response
7
Q
Transport through Membranes
A
- Cell membrane=selectively permeable
- substances may pass through by passive or active transport
- Lipid bilayer
- prevents diffusion of polar or charged molecules or charged ions
- Water
- aquaporins