IB Biology - Topic 1.3

What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• hydrophilic heads 
• lipids

Which of the following is NOT part of the cell membrane?

• Lipids
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The function of the plasma membrane is....

• to regulate what enters and leaves the cell.
• fight bacteria and viruses that enter the cell.
• provide rigid support and protection to the cell.
• make sure each cell can move

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Hydrophilic means...

• water-loving
• water-fearing
• nonpolar
• lipid soluble

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?

• E
• B
• C
• A 

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is NOT TRUE about the cell membrane

• It controls what enters and leaves the cell
• Semipermeable
• Phospholipid bilayer
• Contains digestive enzymes

What is embedded in the phospholipid bilayer?

• proteins
• salt
• water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

True or false:  Regulating what enters and leaves the cell helps the cell maintain homeostasis. 

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

A phospholipid has 2 parts. What are they called? 

• Hydrophilic Head, Hydrophobic Tail 
• Hydrophobic Head, Hydrophilic Tail 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A ______________ is composed of a phosphate and glycerol head and 2 fatty acid chain tails. 

• phospholipid 
• Carbohydrate
• Cholesterol 
• Protein 

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2