plasma membrane Flashcards

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phospholipids

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  • hydrophilic phosphate contained ( polar ) and a fatty acid hydrophobic tail ( non polar )
  • a layer ( two layers ) of phospholipids becomes a phospholipid bilayer.
  • has a fluid structure
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hydrophobic

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repels water

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hydrophillic

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attracts water

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integral proteins

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a permanent part of the membrane

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transmembrane proteins

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an integral protein that spans both of the of the phospholipid layers

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peripheral proteins

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a temporary part of the membrane and bind to integral proteins

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intrinsic proteins

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span the whole width of the membrane

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extrinsic proteins

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either or on the inner or outer part of the membrane

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glycoprotein

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a protein with a carbohydrate strand attached to it.

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carbohydrates

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recognises the difference between cells and antibodies

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cholesterol

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a lipid that gives stability to the membrane

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partially permeable membrane

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controls what exists and enters the cell

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channel proteins

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dont bind with molecules being transported involved in the passage of polar particles like ions.

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carrier proteins

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bind to molecules being transported so the shape of the molecule changes such as larger molecules like glucose. so much things through the membrane

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plasma membrane

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made of proteins and lipids ( phospholipids )

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receptor

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hormones bind to a receptor and instruct the cell to change its behavior.

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antigens

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let cells know what another cell is

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enzymes

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changes molecules