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What is another name for the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell plasma membrane?
Which of the following is a major class of membrane lipids?
What is the characteristic of lipids that makes them amphiphilic?
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Which membrane differentiation is responsible for increasing absorption area and contains actin filaments?
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What type of junction connects cells through actin filaments and selectively permits molecules?
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Which structure provides physical support to the cells as a thin extracellular matrix layer in the basal regions of the epithelial cells?
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What type of membrane differentiation is composed of 9 double and 2 single microtubules made of α and β tubulins?
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Which type of junction links one cell to another through intermediate filaments and provides tissue integrity against damage and abrasion?
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What is the function of gap junctions?
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Which membrane differentiation helps carry secretory molecules in epithelial cells and transports foreign substances?
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Which type of junction links cells to the matrix through intermediate filaments and provides integrity?
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Which type of transport across cell membranes requires cell energy?
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What is the process where vesicles release large molecules from the cell by fusing with the plasma membrane?
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What type of molecules are important markers in the immune system for cell differentiation between self and non-self cells?
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What determines the direction of water movement and the state of the cell in different concentrations of NaCl solutions?
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In which type of solution is there no net movement of water across the cell membrane?
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What type of transport involves the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane from high to low water potential?
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Which proteins facilitate the movement of materials across the cell membrane in processes like facilitated diffusion?
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What is the process where cells engulf and internalize solid particles?
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What is the term for the movement of molecules from high to low concentration without requiring cell energy?
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Which type of molecules are important for cell membrane permeability and are semipermeable for small and non-polar molecules?
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What type of transport moves materials against the concentration gradient and requires cell energy?
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What structures on the cell membrane serve specific functions and differentiate on apical, lateral, and basal surfaces?
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What is the main function of cholesterol in cell membranes?
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What is the role of carbohydrates found on the outside surface of cells?
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What is the primary reason for the fluidity of lipid membranes?
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What is the significance of membrane proteins in therapeutic interventions and drug development?
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What is the arrangement of phospholipids in the cell membrane according to the fluid mosaic model?
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What is the role of integral membrane proteins in cell membranes?
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What is the structure of phospholipids in cell membranes?
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What is the term used to describe the membrane structure as fluid due to freely moving phospholipids and proteins?
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What is the function of peripheral membrane proteins in cell membranes?
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What is the role of carbohydrates on the outside surface of cells in cell recognition?
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What technique was used to develop the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure?
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Study Notes
Cell Membrane Structure and Components
- Phospholipids with a phosphate group are called phospholipids and are crucial structural components of cell membranes.
- Phospholipids have a polar hydrophilic head with a phosphate group and nonpolar hydrophobic tails made of carbon and hydrogen.
- Phospholipids form bilayers with hydrophobic tails protected inside and hydrophilic heads outside, constituting the basic membrane structure.
- Cholesterol, a type of sterol, is an essential component of cell membranes, regulating fluidity and stability, and preventing ion passage.
- The fluid mosaic model describes the membrane structure as fluid due to freely moving phospholipids and proteins, forming a mosaic pattern.
- Membrane proteins, integral or peripheral, are crucial for various functions such as signaling, transport, enzymatic activities, and cell adhesion.
- Proteins in the membrane can be fixed or floating, with hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions ensuring their integration and stability.
- Integral membrane proteins act as receptors, channels, carriers, or agents in electron transfer, while peripheral proteins provide support and signaling.
- Carbohydrates, found on the outside surface of cells, form glycoproteins or glycolipids and serve as cellular markers for cell recognition.
- The fluidity of lipid membranes is essential for lateral movement, rotational dynamics, and flip-flop mediated by various enzymes.
- The fluid mosaic model was developed using freeze fracture studies, revealing the scattered pattern of proteins and the mobility of phospholipids.
- Over 50% of modern medicinal drugs target membrane proteins, demonstrating their significance in therapeutic interventions and drug development.
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Test your knowledge of cell membrane structure and components with this quiz. Explore the role of phospholipids, cholesterol, membrane proteins, and carbohydrates in maintaining membrane integrity and functionality. Gain insights into the fluid mosaic model and its implications for drug development.
