5.1 Understanding the Plasma Membrane

5.1 Understanding the Plasma Membrane

10th Grade

25 Qs

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5.1 Understanding the Plasma Membrane

5.1 Understanding the Plasma Membrane

Assessment

Quiz

Science

10th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS1-2, MS-PS2-3

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ryan Cuevas

Used 7+ times

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25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?

To provide structural support

To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell

To store genetic information

To produce energy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes the plasma membrane's ability to allow certain substances to pass while blocking others?

Hydrophilic

Selectively permeable

Hydrophobic

Phospholipid bilayer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structural composition of the plasma membrane?

Protein monolayer

Carbohydrate layer

Phospholipid bilayer

Nucleic acid layer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a phospholipid molecule, what is the characteristic of the phosphate head?

Hydrophobic

Hydrophilic

Non-polar

Neutral

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the characteristic of the fatty acid tails in a phospholipid molecule?

Hydrophilic

Polar

Hydrophobic

Charged

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the phospholipid molecule is attracted to water?

Fatty acid tail

Phosphate head

Lipid core

Protein channel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the phospholipid molecule repels water?

Phosphate head

Fatty acid tail

Protein channel

Carbohydrate chain

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