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According to Daniele's model of the cell membrane, what are the three layers that make up the cell membrane?
According to Daniele's model of the cell membrane, what are the three layers that make up the cell membrane?
According to Robertson in 1959, what is the chemical composition of the plasma membrane?
According to Robertson in 1959, what is the chemical composition of the plasma membrane?
What did Daniele (1954) propose about the cell membrane structure?
What did Daniele (1954) propose about the cell membrane structure?
What did Robertson (1959) suggest about the double layer of lipids in the cell membrane?
What did Robertson (1959) suggest about the double layer of lipids in the cell membrane?
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What is the function of the thin surface layer of mucous sugary substances surrounding the cell membrane according to Robertson (1959)?
What is the function of the thin surface layer of mucous sugary substances surrounding the cell membrane according to Robertson (1959)?
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How many enzymes have been found in various membranes according to the text?
How many enzymes have been found in various membranes according to the text?
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What is the most abundant class of lipids in the cell membrane?
What is the most abundant class of lipids in the cell membrane?
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What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
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In which type of cell membranes is cholesterol found?
In which type of cell membranes is cholesterol found?
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Where are glycolipids found in the cell membrane?
Where are glycolipids found in the cell membrane?
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What characterizes the arrangement of phospholipids in the plasma membrane?
What characterizes the arrangement of phospholipids in the plasma membrane?
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What is the permeability characteristic of the plasma membrane?
What is the permeability characteristic of the plasma membrane?
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What are the two parts of phospholipids?
What are the two parts of phospholipids?
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What is the role of glycolipids in the plasma membrane?
What is the role of glycolipids in the plasma membrane?
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What are cholesterol molecules responsible for in the cell membrane?
What are cholesterol molecules responsible for in the cell membrane?
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Which part of a phospholipid faces the cytosol and fluids outside the cell?
Which part of a phospholipid faces the cytosol and fluids outside the cell?
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What are the two main types of membrane proteins?
What are the two main types of membrane proteins?
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Where do integrated membrane proteins extend in the plasma membrane?
Where do integrated membrane proteins extend in the plasma membrane?
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What type of proteins provide support for bone, cartilage, hair, and muscle?
What type of proteins provide support for bone, cartilage, hair, and muscle?
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What is the primary function of peripheral membrane proteins?
What is the primary function of peripheral membrane proteins?
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What types of proteins are embedded in the plasma membrane?
What types of proteins are embedded in the plasma membrane?
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Which type of proteins are not directly related to cellular communication?
Which type of proteins are not directly related to cellular communication?
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What is the primary function of receptor proteins?
What is the primary function of receptor proteins?
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Where are glycoproteins found in the cell?
Where are glycoproteins found in the cell?
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What is the main role of transport proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the main role of transport proteins in the cell membrane?
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What is the composition of glycoproteins?
What is the composition of glycoproteins?
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What is the significance of glycolipids and membrane proteins in cellular markers?
What is the significance of glycolipids and membrane proteins in cellular markers?
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What differentiates glycoproteins from glycolipids in the plasma membrane?
What differentiates glycoproteins from glycolipids in the plasma membrane?
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In what part of the cell are transport proteins primarily found?
In what part of the cell are transport proteins primarily found?
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What is the function of carbohydrates in the plasma membrane?
What is the function of carbohydrates in the plasma membrane?
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What differentiates receptor proteins from transport proteins?
What differentiates receptor proteins from transport proteins?
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Study Notes
Cell Membrane Structure
- The cell membrane is composed of three layers according to Daniele's model.
- Daniele (1954) proposed that the cell membrane structure is composed of a thin layer of lipid molecules with protein molecules scattered throughout.
Plasma Membrane Composition
- The plasma membrane is composed of a double layer of lipids with proteins embedded within, according to Robertson (1959).
- The chemical composition of the plasma membrane includes phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins.
Lipid Functions
- Cholesterol is the most abundant class of lipids in the cell membrane and is found in eukaryotic cell membranes.
- Cholesterol molecules are responsible for maintaining the fluidity of the plasma membrane.
- Phospholipids are arranged in a bilayer with their hydrophilic (water-loving) heads facing outwards and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tails facing inwards in the plasma membrane.
Protein Functions
- There are two main types of membrane proteins: integral and peripheral proteins.
- Integrated membrane proteins extend throughout the plasma membrane, while peripheral membrane proteins are attached to the inner or outer surface of the plasma membrane.
- Receptor proteins are responsible for cellular communication and are found in the plasma membrane.
- Transport proteins are primarily found in the plasma membrane and are responsible for moving molecules across the cell membrane.
- Glycoproteins are found in the plasma membrane and are composed of carbohydrates attached to proteins, playing a role in cellular markers.
Glycolipids and Glycoproteins
- Glycolipids are found in the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane and are composed of carbohydrates attached to lipids, playing a role in cellular markers.
- Glycoproteins are differentiated from glycolipids in the plasma membrane by being composed of carbohydrates attached to proteins.
- The main role of carbohydrates in the plasma membrane is to provide cellular markers.
Membrane Characteristics
- The plasma membrane is semi-permeable, allowing certain molecules to pass through while restricting others.
- The two parts of phospholipids are the hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail.
- The thin surface layer of mucous sugary substances surrounding the cell membrane is known as the glycocalyx.
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Test your knowledge about the structure of the cell membrane and Daniele's model of the cell membrane. Learn about the layers and composition of the cell membrane and how it relates to the entry of substances into the cell.