Biological Membranes Overview Quiz

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Which macromolecule provides the basic structure and framework of the membrane?

  • Cholesterol
  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Lipids (correct)

What is the primary characteristic of phospholipids in the membrane?

  • Polar tails
  • Non-polar tails
  • Amphibathic nature (correct)
  • Hydrophobic head

Which type of lipid is the most abundant in biological membranes?

  • Phospholipids (correct)
  • Glycolipids
  • Cholesterol
  • Sphingomyelin

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in biological membranes?

<p>Cell recognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the membrane is responsible for selective permeability?

<p>Lipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fatty acids make the membrane less fluid and are considered 'bad fats'?

<p>Saturated fatty acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glycolipids in the cell membrane?

<p>Cell adhesion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of membrane protein is involved in transmitting signals from outside a cell into the inside of the cell?

<p>G proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plays a key role in cell-cell recognition and the ability of a cell to distinguish one cell from another?

<p>Carbohydrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the fluidity of the cell membrane?

<p>Fluid mosaic model composition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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