Cell Membrane

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The polar head of the phospholipid _____ water.

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Loves

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Most of the cell membrane is made of...

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Lipids

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Atoms are smaller than cells. Can atoms be considered living?

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No

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What does 'bilayer' mean?

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Two layers

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The prefix hydro- means

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Water

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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What are phospholipids?

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Molecules that make up the cell membrane, consisting of a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails.

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What does selectively permeable mean?

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It allows certain substances to pass while blocking others.

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What role do proteins play in the cell membrane?

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They assist in transport, act as receptors, and provide structural support.

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What is the fluid mosaic model?

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A model that describes the cell membrane as a flexible layer made of lipid molecules with embedded proteins.