Cell Membrane Structure Quiz

What is the function of the structure labeled 1 in the visual above?

• To allow charged molecules to pass through.

• To support the stability of the membrane.

• To act as an identifier for the cell.

• To control what moves in and out.

What is the function of the structure labeled 4 in the visual above?

• To allow charged molecules to pass through.

• To support the stability of the membrane.

• To act as an identifier for the cell.

• To control what moves in and out.

In the diagram above, structure 'G' is called

• channel protein

• peripheral protein

• glycoprotein

• transport protein

In the diagram above, structure 'F' is called

• channel protein

• peripheral protein

• glycoprotein

• transport protein

In the diagram above, structure “D” is a ___ and has the function of ___.

• Glycoprotein; typically acting as antigens, which are signaling molecules that help the immune system.

• Protein channel; acts as a small opening to allow small polar molecules to move through.

• Lipid bilayer; providing structural support to the cell.

• Membrane receptor; aiding in cell communication.

• Glycolipid; acting as receptors for the cell.

In the diagram above, structure “B” is a ___ and has the function of ___.

• Glycoprotein; typically acting as antigens, which are signaling molecules that help the immune system.

• Protein channel; acts as a small opening to allow small polar molecules to move through.

• Lipid bilayer; providing structural support to the cell.

• Membrane receptor; aiding in cell communication.

• Glycolipid; acting as receptors for the cell.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and is used to catalyze reactions in the cell.

• peripheral proteins

• cholesterol

• glycoprotein

• receptor protein

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What am I? Contains C, H, O, made of chains of fatty acids and glycerol and is used to strengthen and stabilize the cell membrane.

• peripheral proteins

• cholesterol

• glycoprotein

• receptor protein

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and is used for cell to cell communication.

• peripheral proteins

• cholesterol

• glycoprotein

• receptor protein

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and is used for cell communication via hormones.

• peripheral proteins

• cholesterol

• glycoprotein

• receptor protein

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1