Plasma Membrane

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

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHOBIC?

• the phosphate "head"

• the lipid "tails"

This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHILIC?

• the phosphate "head"

• the lipid "tails"

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Where can carbohydrates be found when part of a plasma membrane?

• On the outside of the membrane

• On the inside of the membrane

• Embedded part of the way into the membrane

• Embedded the whole way through the membrane

• All of the above

Where can PROTEINS be found when part of a plasma membrane?

• On the outside of the membrane

• On the inside of the membrane

• Embedded part of the way into the membrane

• Embedded the whole way through the membrane

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What does "hydrophobic" mean?

• water loving, associates with water

• water fearing, does not associate with water

• a world war II submarine

• an example would be solutes like sugar or salt

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What does "hydrophilic" mean?

• water loving, associates with water

• water fearing, does not associate with water

• a world war II submarine

• an example would be solutes like oil or fat

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which are example is hydrophobic in nature.

• Oil

• Sugar

• Salt

• Water

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

Plasma membranes are selectively permeable. This means

• anything can pass in and out

• the membrane regulates the passage of the material in and out of the cell

• glucose cannot enter the cell

• cholesterol cannot enter