Cell Membrane Structure and Function

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What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?

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Proteins

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How many layers of molecules is the cell membrane?

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2

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What does the term homeostasis mean?

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Balanced internal chemical and physical conditions of the cell.

Front

This organelle is in ALL cells and regulates what enters and leaves a cell.

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Cell Membrane

Front

In reference to the cell membrane, what does the term 'semi-permeable' or 'selectively permeable' mean?

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Allows certain molecules to pass through but not others.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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

Front

What are phospholipids?

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Molecules that make up the cell membrane, consisting of hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

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What role do carbohydrates play in the cell membrane?

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They are involved in cell recognition and signaling.

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What is the fluid mosaic model?

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A model that describes the structure of the cell membrane as a mosaic of various components that move fluidly.

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What is the difference between passive and active transport?

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Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport requires energy (ATP) to move substances against their concentration gradient.