The Cell and the Plasma Membrane

Front

Explain the two functions of the plasma membrane: Separate and Control

Back

1. 1. Separates contents inside cell from outside environment.

2. 2. Controls movement of molecules in and out of the cell.

Front

Explain the two functions of the plasma membrane:

Recognition and Signalling

Back

1. 3. Allows the cell to be recognised as belonging to the body.

2. 4. Allows cells to signal to each other.

Front

Explain the function of the plasma membrane:

Hold components in place

Back

1. 5. Holds components of chemical reactions in place (e.g., enzymes).

Front

Explain the function of the plasma membrane:

Binds to receptors

Back

1. 6. Allows molecules to bind to receptors in the membrane (e.g., hormones).

Front

The plasma membrane separates...

Back

...contents inside the cell from the outside environment.

Front

The plasma membrane controls...

Back

...the movement of molecules in and out of the cell.

Front

The plasma membrane allows the cell to be...

Back

...recognised as belonging the body.

Front

The plasma membrane holds...

Back

...components of chemical reactions in place (e.g., enzymes).

Front

The plasma membrane allows molecules to...

Back

...bind to receptors in the membrane (e.g., hormones).

Front

The plasma membrane allows cells to signal...

Back

...to other cells