Roles Of Molecules Flashcards
1
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Cholesterol
A
Determines how fluid like the membrane is, more cholesterol more rigid
2
Q
Channel proteins
A
Act as tunnels
3
Q
Carrier proteins
A
Bind with substances to transport them
4
Q
Enzymatic proteins
A
Catalyze reactions
5
Q
Receptor proteins
A
Bind with substance to start chemical reactions in the cell
6
Q
Glyco lipids and glycoproteins
A
Form glycocalyx which is involved with cell recognition
7
Q
Phospholipid
A
Acts as a barrier that only some lipids, gases, and molecules can move across
