The Cell Membrane

The video provides an overview of the cell membrane, explaining its function and structure using the Fluid Mosaic Model. It describes the amphipathic nature of phospholipids, comparing them to muskox behavior. The video details the components of the membrane, such as proteins, glycoproteins, and cholesterol, and their roles in maintaining membrane fluidity and facilitating transport. It also covers transport mechanisms, including diffusion and active transport, highlighting the role of proteins in these processes.

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

How does the structure of a phospholipid contribute to its function in the cell membrane?

Explain the analogy between a muskox and the cell membrane.

What is the Fluid Mosaic Model and why is it important for understanding cell membranes?

Describe the role of proteins in the cell membrane.

What is the significance of cholesterol in maintaining membrane fluidity?

How do substances like oxygen and carbon dioxide move through the cell membrane?