Arroyo Bio Cell Membrane

Front

What macromolecule is cholesterol?

Back

Lipid

Front

The molecule that makes up most of the membrane is a ______________.

Back

phospholipid

Front

What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?

Back

proteins

Front

Another term for equilibrium is...

Back

Homeostasis

Front

Define plasma membrane

Back

flexible boundary of a cell that separates a cell from its surroundings.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

Front

What are the two main components of the phospholipid bilayer?

Back

Phospholipids and proteins.

Front

What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

Back

To maintain fluidity and stability of the membrane.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process of maintaining a stable internal environment in a cell.

Front

What are integral proteins?

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Proteins that span the entire membrane and are involved in transport.