Plasma Membrane

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the hydrophilic part of a phospholipid?
Back
The head of a phospholipid, which is attracted to water.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does selectively permeable mean in the context of plasma membranes?
Back
It means the membrane regulates the passage of materials in and out of the cell.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do phospholipids arrange themselves in an aqueous solution?
Back
They arrange with the heads facing the water and the tails hidden.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the water-loving portion of the plasma membrane?
Back
Hydrophilic.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?
Back
Prokaryote.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the hydrophobic part of a phospholipid?
Back
The tails of the phospholipid, which repel water.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does cholesterol play in the plasma membrane?
Back
Cholesterol helps to stabilize the membrane's fluidity.
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