Plasma Membrane Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Plasma Membrane
A
Plasma Membrane is the protective barrier for the cell
2
Q
What does semi-permeable mean?
A
It allows certain materials to pass through.
3
Q
Phosphate head
Tail
A
Tail is hydrophobic
Phosphate head is hydrophilic
4
Q
What is the Plasma Membrane function?
A
Keeps things like bacteria and viruses out of
the cell.
5
Q
What does peripheral mean?
A
(on the surface)
6
Q
What does integral mean?
A
(through the membrane)
