Unit 7 - Homeostasis Review

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the structure of the cell membrane?
Back
The cell membrane is primarily composed of a phospholipid bilayer, which includes fatty acid tails and phosphate heads, along with proteins and carbohydrate chains.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer?
Back
The phospholipid bilayer serves as a barrier that regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are fatty acid tails?
Back
Fatty acid tails are hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts of phospholipids that face inward in the cell membrane, away from water.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are phosphate heads?
Back
Phosphate heads are hydrophilic (water-attracting) parts of phospholipids that face outward towards the water inside and outside the cell.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do proteins play in the cell membrane?
Back
Proteins in the cell membrane assist in transport, act as receptors, and provide structural support.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a carbohydrate chain in the context of the cell membrane?
Back
Carbohydrate chains are attached to proteins and lipids on the extracellular surface of the cell membrane, playing a role in cell recognition and signaling.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a solute?
Back
A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as salt in water.
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