Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?
Plasma Membrane

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
carbohydrate
phospholipid
protein
cholesterol
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of cholesterol in a plasma membrane?
To make the membrane flexible
To control the effect of temperature changes on membrane fluidity
To attract water molecules
To allow nutrients and other essential molecules into the cell
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the "big idea" of the Fluid Mosaic Model of plasma membranes?
the plasma membrane creates a specialized FLUID that looks like a MOSAIC.
the plasma membrane is a MOSAIC.
the fluid mosaic model is NOT related to the plasma membrane.
a plasma membrane is a MOSAIC of components that move FREELY and FLUIDLY.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is NOT a function of the membrane?
it forms a selective barrier
it has receptors for chemical messages
it is the control center of the cell
it is involved in self recognition
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following substances would have the most trouble crossing the membrane by diffusing through the bilayer?
water
oxygen
carbon dioxide
a sodium ion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A major function of glycoproteins and glycolipids in the membane is to
glue cells together to form tissues
allow cells to identify each other
attach membrane to cytoskeleton
help retain shape
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When doctors perform organ transplants, they choose a donor tissue match. Which component is being matched?
membrane phospholipids
peripheral proteins
cell surface carbohydrates
cholesterol
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