Plasma Membrane Quiz

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Primary function of plasma membrane

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Selectively allows substances in and out

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Core structure of plasma membrane

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Phospholipid bilayer

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Hydrophilic part of phospholipid

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The head

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Fluid Mosaic Model

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Flexible nature of plasma membrane

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Role of cholesterol in plasma membrane

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Stabilizes the membrane

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Function of integral proteins

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Span membrane & assist in transport

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Role of peripheral proteins in cell membrane

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Cell signaling & maintaining shape

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Function of membrane proteins: Moving substances

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Transport

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Molecules that easily diffuse through lipid bilayer

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Nonpolar molecules

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Transport requiring energy against concentration gradient

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Active transport