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What is a cell's membrane mainly composed of?
What is a cell's membrane mainly composed of?
- Lipid
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- All of the above (correct)
The membrane has many types of lipids.
The membrane has many types of lipids.
False (B)
Membrane proteins are classified by?
Membrane proteins are classified by?
Shape and location within the phospholipid bilayer
List some functions of proteins: receptors, pores, enzymes, ________.
List some functions of proteins: receptors, pores, enzymes, ________.
Transmembrane proteins function as?
Transmembrane proteins function as?
Globular proteins provide routes or pores for?
Globular proteins provide routes or pores for?
Globular proteins primarily form what?
Globular proteins primarily form what?
Globular proteins are selective and form?
Globular proteins are selective and form?
Peripheral proteins are unlike enzymes.
Peripheral proteins are unlike enzymes.
Peripheral proteins control what?
Peripheral proteins control what?
Peripheral proteins function as what?
Peripheral proteins function as what?
What forms a glycoprotein?
What forms a glycoprotein?
Glycoproteins are self-markers that do what?
Glycoproteins are self-markers that do what?
Some events of cellular adhesion include: fights infection, clots blood, guides cells around an embryo, and ________.
Some events of cellular adhesion include: fights infection, clots blood, guides cells around an embryo, and ________.
Lack of cellular adhesion can prevent cancerous cells from spreading.
Lack of cellular adhesion can prevent cancerous cells from spreading.
Abnormal cellular adhesion can cause arthritis.
Abnormal cellular adhesion can cause arthritis.
Differentiation is when?
Differentiation is when?
As a result of differentiation, cells vary in what?
As a result of differentiation, cells vary in what?
What does cholesterol do to the cell membrane?
What does cholesterol do to the cell membrane?
What is the phospholipid bilayer?
What is the phospholipid bilayer?
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Study Notes
Cell Membrane Composition
- Composed mainly of lipids, proteins, and some carbohydrates.
- Contains few types of lipids but numerous types of proteins, essential for various functions.
Membrane Proteins Classification
- Membrane proteins categorized by shape and location in the phospholipid bilayer.
- Transmembrane proteins act as receptors for hormones, triggering cellular responses.
- Peripheral proteins function similarly to enzymes, controlling reaction rates and facilitating adhesion.
Functions of Membrane Proteins
- Serve as receptors, pores, enzymes, and cellular adhesion molecules (CAMs).
- Self markers function in tissue formation by recognizing and binding cells together.
Protein Structures and Functions
- Globular proteins create pores and selective channels for small molecules and specific ions.
- Peripheral proteins enable cellular adhesion, contributing to processes like blood clotting, infection response, and embryo guidance.
Cellular Adhesion
- Critical for preventing cancer spread; abnormalities can lead to conditions such as arthritis.
- Cellular adhesion plays a role in the formation of the placenta.
Differentiation in Cells
- Differentiation defines specific cell functions, resulting in diversity in cell size and shape relative to their roles.
Cholesterol's Role
- Cholesterol is integral to cell membrane structure, providing stability.
Phospholipid Bilayer Characteristics
- The bilayer consists of hydrophilic (water-soluble) heads and hydrophobic (water-insoluble) tails, essential for membrane integrity and functionality.
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