membranes and membrane transport Flashcards
1
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plasma membrane
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Aka cell membrane - is what separates the interior of a cell to the exterior
2
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fluid mosaic model
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describes structure of the plasma membrane
3
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phospolipid bilayer
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Amphipathic - polar head and non polar tails.
4
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what is found in the fluid mosaic model
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- Phospolipid bilayer
- Cholesterol
- Proteins (integral/peripheral)
- Glycolipids/ glycoproteins.
5
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cholesterol
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regulates the fludility of the membrane
6
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integral protein
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diverse funtions
7
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peripheral protein
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diverse functions
8
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glycoproteins
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cell recognition and adhesion. Carbohydrate attached to a protein.
9
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glycolipids
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carbohydrate attached to a lipid. Cell recognition and adehsion
10
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vesicles
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Small sac filled with fluid. Constantly rebuilt by inserting new membrane from vesicles and pinching of membrane as vesciles.
