Cell Membrane

Front

What are the two parts of a phospholipid called?

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Hydrophilic Head, Hydrophobic Tail

Front

"Water Loving"

Back

Hydrophilic

Front

"Water Fearing"

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Hydrophobic

Front

Describes the arrangement of the cell membrane as bendable and made of many parts.

Back

The Fluid Mosaic Model

Front

___________ form the two layers of the cell membrane. Options: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Phospholipids, Cholesterol

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Phospholipids

Front

Controls the passage of materials inside and outside of the cell.

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Cell membrane

Front

What is a function of the cell membrane?

Back

Regulates the movement of materials into and out of the cell.

Front

The ability to allow only certain molecules into or out of the cell.

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Selectively permeable

Front

Why is the cell membrane like a window screen?

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They both allow certain things to pass through, while blocking the passage of others.

Front

What are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer and help substances pass through? Options: lipids, proteins, cholesterol, carbohydrates

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proteins