Cell Membrane

Front

cell (plasma) membrane

Back

flexible boundary of a cell that separates a cell from its surroundings

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the main component of the plasma membrane?

Back

lipid

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHOBIC?

Back

the lipid "tails"

Front

Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHILIC?

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the phosphate "head"

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Where can carbohydrates be found when part of a plasma membrane?

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On the outside of the membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

Where can PROTEINS be found when part of a plasma membrane?

Back

All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of cholesterol in a plasma membrane?

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To control the effect of temperature changes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the "big idea" of the fluid mosaic model of plasma membranes?

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a plasma membrane is a MOSAIC of components that move FREELY and FLUIDLY.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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hydrophobic

Back

water fearing, does not associate with water

Front

hydrophilic

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water loving, associates with water