Cell Membrane Flashcard

Front

What is the primary structure of the cell membrane described as?

Back

Fluid mosaic of lipids and proteins

Front

What type of permeability does the cell membrane exhibit?

Back

Selective permeability

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

• Passive and active transport of small molecular components
• Bulk transport of large or many molecular components
• Production of energy
• Selective permeability

Back

Production of energy

Front

What is the role of phospholipids in the animal cell plasma membrane?

Back

They form the basic structure of the membrane.

Front

Which component of the animal cell plasma membrane is involved in cell recognition? Options: Cholesterol, Glycoprotein, Phospholipids, Microfilaments

Back

Glycoprotein

Front

What is the function of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?

Back

It stabilizes the membrane structure.

Front

Which type of protein is embedded within the lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane?

Back

Integral proteins

Front

What is the main structural component of the cell membrane according to the Fluid Mosaic Model?

Back

Phospholipid bilayer

Front

What are the two regions of a phospholipid molecule?

Back

Hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails

Front

What is the nature of the movement of membrane proteins in the Fluid Mosaic Model?

Back

They float freely or are anchored by the cytoskeleton