Membrane Proteins 1.3 Flashcards
1
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What is the Plasma membrane?
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The plasma membrane surrounds cells and controls entry and exit of materials
2
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What is the fluid mosaic model?
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Describes the structure of the plasma membrane
3
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What is the plasma membrane composed of?
A
Phospholipids and proteins
4
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What is the head region of a phospholipid?
A
The charged, hydrophilic region (attracted to water)
5
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What is the tail region of a phospholipid?
A
The uncharged, non-polar and hydrophobic region (repelled by water)
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