Cell Membrane Functions and Structure
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

  • Providing structural support to the cell
  • Generating energy for the cell
  • Regulating entrance and exit of substances into the cell (correct)
  • Synthesizing carbohydrates

    • Which model describes the structure of the cell membrane as a 'fluid mosaic'?

  • Gorter and Grendel Model
  • Singer Nicolson Model (correct)
  • Davson Danielli Model
  • Phospholipid Bilayer Model

    • Which component is described as the 'main fabric' of the cell membrane?

  • Phospholipid (correct)
  • Integral proteins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Cholesterol

    • What did Evert Gorter and Francois Grendel discover about the cell membrane in 1925?

    <p>The lipid bilayer structure of the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'homeostasis'?

    <p>The state of equilibrium in the cell's internal environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do integral proteins do in the cell membrane?

    <p>Regulate substance transport through the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?

    <p>Transmit and recognize signals to and from the external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cholesterol maintain the integrity and fluidity of the cell membrane?

    <p>Dampens effects of temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of carbohydrates in the cell membrane?

    <p>Serve as an effective interaction with the aqueous environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes passive transport across cell membranes?

    <p>Movement of substances across membranes without energy expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of osmosis?

    <p>Movement of water across a porous membrane from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does facilitated diffusion occur?

    <p>Tendency of dissolved substances to move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration with the help of membrane proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Membrane Structure and Function

    • The primary function of the cell membrane is to regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

    Fluid Mosaic Model

    • The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of the cell membrane, proposing that it is a dynamic and flexible structure composed of a phospholipid bilayer embedded with proteins.

    Phospholipid Bilayer

    • The phospholipid bilayer is the 'main fabric' of the cell membrane, composed of two layers of phospholipid molecules with their hydrophilic heads facing outwards and hydrophobic tails facing inwards.

    Discovery of the Cell Membrane Structure

    • In 1925, Evert Gorter and Francois Grendel discovered that the cell membrane is composed of a lipoid (fat-like) substance.

    Homeostasis

    • Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

    Integral and Peripheral Proteins

    • Integral proteins are embedded within the phospholipid bilayer and can transport molecules across the cell membrane.
    • Peripheral proteins are attached to the outer or inner surface of the cell membrane and can participate in cellular signaling and cell-cell interactions.

    Cholesterol Function

    • Cholesterol helps maintain the integrity and fluidity of the cell membrane by filling gaps between phospholipid tails and modulating the fluidity of the membrane.

    Carbohydrates in the Cell Membrane

    • Carbohydrates are attached to proteins or lipids in the cell membrane, forming glycoproteins and glycolipids, which play roles in cell-cell recognition and signaling.

    Passive Transport

    • Passive transport across cell membranes involves the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, without the use of energy.

    Osmosis

    • Osmosis is the process of water molecules moving through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

    Facilitated Diffusion

    • Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that involves the movement of molecules through the cell membrane with the assistance of transport proteins.

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    Test your knowledge about the functions and structure of the cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane. Learn about its role in regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

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