parts of the cell membrane

Question 1

These are proteins attached on the surface.

Answer 1

Peripheral Membrane Protein

Question 2

Network of protein filaments that provide shape, support, and movement to eukaryotic cells.

Answer 2

Cytoskeletal Filaments

Question 3

Proteins embedded through the membrane.

Answer 3

Integral Membrane Protein

Question 4

Waxy substance found in blood and body tissue.

Answer 4

Cholesterol

Question 5

Spans the cell membrane, creating a pore like structure.

Answer 5

Protein Channel

Question 6

Contains hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic heads.

Answer 6

Phospholipid

Question 7

This is the main fabric of the membrane

Answer 7

Phospholipid

Question 8

Consists of 3 carbon glycerol backbone with 2 fatty acid molecules

Answer 8

Phospholipid

Question 9

These are the 1st and 2nd carbon attachment of a phospholipid.

Answer 9

Fatty Acids

Question 10

This is the third carbon attachment of a phopholipid

Answer 10

phosphate

Question 11

This part contains the phosphate

Answer 11

Head

Question 12

Contains the Fatty Acids

Answer 12

Tail

Question 13

This refers to the bond of electrons shared unequally between two atoms.

Answer 13

Polar Molecules

Question 14

These are the opposite charges on atoms.

Answer 14

Polar Molecules

Question 15

This refers to the bond of electrons shared equally between two atoms.

Answer 15

Non-Polar Molecules

Question 16

These are atoms with no charges.

Answer 16

Non-Polar Molecules

Question 17

This means dual loving.

Answer 17

Amphiphilic

Question 18

This is a structure that has a combination of both polar and non-polar molecules.

Answer 18

Amphiphilic

Question 19

This means water loving.

Answer 19

Hydrophilic

Question 20

This means water-hating.

Answer 20

Hydrophobic

Question 21

When placed in water, the molecules tend to form a ball or cluster.

Answer 21

Hydrophobic

Question 22

These are the transport route of substance through the membrane.

Answer 22

Integral membrane protein

Question 23

From the name itself, these are proteins outside the membrane structure.

Answer 23

Peripheral membrane protein

Question 24

Single pass ____ membrane proteins usually have a transmembrane segment.

Answer 24

Integral membrane protein

Question 25

These can always be found in the surface of the cells.

Answer 25

Carbohydrates

Question 26

Known for cell recognition function that allows the immune system to differentiate the body cells, foreign cells, or tissues.

Answer 26

Carbohydrates

Question 27

These are formed when carbohydrates are attached to proteins.

Answer 27

Glycoprotein

Question 28

These are formed when carbohydrates are attached to lipids.

Answer 28

Glycolipids

Question 29

These are hydrophilic and attract a lot of water.

Answer 29

Glycocalyx

Question 30

It consists of the glycoprotein and glycolipid.

Answer 30

Glycocalyx

Question 31

These are important for cell identification and cell to cell attachment to form a tissue.

Answer 31

Glycocalyx

Question 32

Found in cell membranes, as well as extracellular matrix, blood plasma, and secretions

Answer 32

Glycoprotein

Question 33

Perform various functions such as cell adhesion, signaling & immunity

Answer 33

Glycoprotein

Question 34

These are attached by a covalent bond

Answer 34

Glycolipid

Question 35

Found in cell membranes, where they act as recognition sites and modulate membrane fluidity

Answer 35

Glycolipid

Question 36

Protects the cell by controlling what enters and comes out of it

Answer 36

Plasma Membrane

Question 37

This is semi permeable and provides the structure for the cell.

Answer 37

Plasma Membrane

Question 38

Proposed by Seymour J. Singer & Garth L. Nicolson.

Answer 38

Fluid Mosaic Model

Question 39

Fluid Structure with embedded or attached proteins and some carbohydrate that gives it a mosaic feature.

Answer 39

Fluid Mosaic Model

Question 39

This describes the structure of the plasma membrane as a mosaic of components.

Answer 39

Fluid Mosaic Model