The Structure Of A Cell

Question 1

How does the term fluid mosaic membrane describe a cell?

Answer 1

The membrane is a dynamic and diverse made up of different components. It is always in motion.

Question 2

What does the term lumen mean?

Answer 2

The lumen refers to an inclosed or defined space.

Question 3

What are glycolipids and where are they located?

Answer 3

Glycolipids are lipids with a carbohydrate attached by a glycosidic (covalent bond). They are located on the outer surface of a cell membrane. The sugar group (carbohydrate) is called the glycone while the non-sugar group (lipid)

Question 4

What are glycoproteins and where are they located?

Answer 4

A glycoproteins is a protein that consists of a carbohydrate and a protein. Glycoproteins are found on the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. There are bonded by a glycosidic (covalent bond). The sugar group (carbohydrate) is the glycone while the non-sugar group (protein) is the aglycone.