Unit 6.1 Cell Membrane

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

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

Define plasma membrane

• lipid that helps minimize effects of temperature

• only on the outer surface of the plasma membrane and are attached to proteins or lipids; form distinctive cellular markers

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

• may extend partway into the plasma membrane, cross the membrane entirely, or be loosely attached to its inside or outside face

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What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• hydrophilic heads 
• lipids

Which statement best describes the cell membrane?

• The protective outer layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
  
• Stores information on DNA molecules / Directs and controls the activities of the cell.
  
• A folded membrane that moves materials around inside cells / Also acts as the site of manufacturing materials needed by the cell.
  
• The smallest organelle with a huge job / Makes proteins, which are the building blocks of the body.
  

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___________ have 2 functions in the cell membrane.
1.) They act like gatekeepers, only let certain things in. 
2.) Enzyme receptors embedded in the membrane.

• Carbohydrates 
• Proteins 
• Phospholipids 
• Cholesterol

Something is ___________ ____________
when some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot. 

• Selectively (or Semi) Permeable 
• Totally Transparent
• Liquid Licorice 
• Heavily Patrolled 

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The cell membrane is selectively permeable, which means...

• All materials can enter and leave the cell
• Certain things can enter while others cannot
• The cell manually sorts through all materials
• Only certain cells can interact with the cell.

This cell organelle helps organisms maintain homeostasis by controlling what substances may enter or leave cells.

• vacuole
• nucleus
• cell membrane
• cell wall

A phospholipid has 2 parts. What are they called? 

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

"Water Loving"

• Hydrophobic
• Hydrophilic 
• Hydroelectric 
• Hydroloric

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