Module 3: Archaeal membrane Flashcards
1
Q
Linkage in aracheal membrane
A
ether
2
Q
contains _____ instead of a fatty acid
A
phytanyl
3
Q
Phytanyl:____ Biphytanyl:_____
A
C20, and C40
4
Q
Hydrophobic region in archaeal membrane consists of
A
5-Carbon, hydrocarbon isoprene
5
Q
Crenarchaeol are consists of
A
5-C or 6-C
6
Q
Aside of lipid bilayer, what else is unique to archeal membrane
A
- forms lipid monolayer
7
Q
Three function of cytoplasmic membrane
A
-permeability barrier
- protein anchor
-energy conservation
8
Q
prevents leakage
and functions as a gateway for transport
of nutrients into; and wastes out of, the
cell
A
permeability barrier
9
Q
site of proteins that
participate in transport, bioenergetics,
and chemotaxis.
A
protein anchor
10
Q
site of generation
and dissipation of the proton motive
force.
A
energy conservation
