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Which protein acts as an antigen for the MN blood group?
Which protein acts as an antigen for the MN blood group?
What is the primary function of Band-3 proteins in red blood cells?
What is the primary function of Band-3 proteins in red blood cells?
Which protein is directly involved in connecting the cytoskeleton to integral proteins?
Which protein is directly involved in connecting the cytoskeleton to integral proteins?
Which of the following statements about spectrin is false?
Which of the following statements about spectrin is false?
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What condition can arise from defects in red blood cell membrane proteins?
What condition can arise from defects in red blood cell membrane proteins?
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
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In the fluid-mosaic model of the cell membrane, which component constitutes the largest proportion by dry weight?
In the fluid-mosaic model of the cell membrane, which component constitutes the largest proportion by dry weight?
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Which of the following structures is NOT a fundamental component of a cell?
Which of the following structures is NOT a fundamental component of a cell?
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What characteristic of the cell membrane allows it to maintain structural integrity while remaining flexible?
What characteristic of the cell membrane allows it to maintain structural integrity while remaining flexible?
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What role do integral proteins play in the fluid-mosaic model?
What role do integral proteins play in the fluid-mosaic model?
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What is the primary purpose of cell organelles?
What is the primary purpose of cell organelles?
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The composition of the cell membrane includes which percentage of carbohydrates?
The composition of the cell membrane includes which percentage of carbohydrates?
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In what way does the cell membrane facilitate interaction between cells?
In what way does the cell membrane facilitate interaction between cells?
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Which of the following correctly describes the cell membrane's lipid composition?
Which of the following correctly describes the cell membrane's lipid composition?
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What feature of the fluid-mosaic model allows for rapid redistribution of integral proteins?
What feature of the fluid-mosaic model allows for rapid redistribution of integral proteins?
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What is the main function of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
What is the main function of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
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How does cholesterol affect membrane fluidity at increased temperatures?
How does cholesterol affect membrane fluidity at increased temperatures?
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What role do glycolipids play in the cell membrane?
What role do glycolipids play in the cell membrane?
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What happens to membrane fluidity at lower temperatures when cholesterol is present?
What happens to membrane fluidity at lower temperatures when cholesterol is present?
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Which type of fatty acid increases membrane fluidity?
Which type of fatty acid increases membrane fluidity?
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How does an increase in fatty acid chain length generally affect membrane fluidity?
How does an increase in fatty acid chain length generally affect membrane fluidity?
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What characteristic of cholesterol contributes to its role in the membrane?
What characteristic of cholesterol contributes to its role in the membrane?
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Which factor contributes to membrane fluidity?
Which factor contributes to membrane fluidity?
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What is the nature of the hydrophilic heads in the phospholipid bilayer?
What is the nature of the hydrophilic heads in the phospholipid bilayer?
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What effect does increased unsaturation of fatty acids have on membrane fluidity?
What effect does increased unsaturation of fatty acids have on membrane fluidity?
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What determines the permeability of the cell membrane?
What determines the permeability of the cell membrane?
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Which type of protein spans the entire membrane and is known as a transmembrane protein?
Which type of protein spans the entire membrane and is known as a transmembrane protein?
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What is the main function of channel proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the main function of channel proteins in the cell membrane?
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Which mechanism do ion pumps primarily utilize to move ions?
Which mechanism do ion pumps primarily utilize to move ions?
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What role do glycoproteins in the glycocalyx play?
What role do glycoproteins in the glycocalyx play?
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What is one of the key functions of the cell membrane in maintaining cell volume?
What is one of the key functions of the cell membrane in maintaining cell volume?
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How do receptor proteins contribute to cellular functions?
How do receptor proteins contribute to cellular functions?
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What is a characteristic feature of extrinsic proteins on the cell membrane?
What is a characteristic feature of extrinsic proteins on the cell membrane?
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Which ion is primarily involved in the function of the $Na^{+} - K^{+}$ ATPase pump?
Which ion is primarily involved in the function of the $Na^{+} - K^{+}$ ATPase pump?
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What is the role of the glycocalyx in the cell membrane?
What is the role of the glycocalyx in the cell membrane?
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Study Notes
Integral Proteins
- Integral proteins are found in red blood cells
- They are glycoproteins containing 60% carbohydrate and 40% polypeptide
- The carbohydrate component contains 131 oligosaccharide and polypeptide components
- Glycophorins serve as antigens for MN blood groups
- Band-3 protein is a dimeric protein with a molecular weight of 93,000
- It traverses the membrane about 12 times, functioning as a pore or transport protein for bicarbonate ions in the capillaries of the lungs
Peripheral Proteins
- The inner surface of red blood cell membranes contains two peripheral proteins, spectrin and ankyrin
- Spectrin is a fibrous protein with a molecular weight of 220,000
- It's part of the cytoskeleton maintaining the biconcave shape of the red blood cell
- Ankyrin has a molecular weight of 200,000, attaching to spectrin and other cytoskeletal proteins to maintain cell shape
- Ankyrin has two domains, one binding with spectrin and the other binding to the membrane protein band-3 extending into the cytoskeleton
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Test your knowledge on integral and peripheral proteins in red blood cells. This quiz covers the functions, structures, and characteristics of glycoproteins and other essential membrane components. Perfect for students studying cell biology and biochemistry!
