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How are the lipids arranged within the cell membrane?
How are the lipids arranged within the cell membrane?
- Hydrophobic tails towards the inner part
- Hydrophobic tails towards the outer sides
- Polar head towards the outer sides (correct)
- Polar head towards the inner part
What major lipids make up the cell membrane?
What major lipids make up the cell membrane?
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Phosphoglycerides
- Saturated hydrocarbons
What component ensures that the nonpolar tail of saturated hydrocarbons is protected from the aqueous environment?
What component ensures that the nonpolar tail of saturated hydrocarbons is protected from the aqueous environment?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids (correct)
What additional component besides phospholipids is found in the cell membrane?
What additional component besides phospholipids is found in the cell membrane?
What is the approximate percentage composition of proteins in the erythrocyte membrane?
What is the approximate percentage composition of proteins in the erythrocyte membrane?
How can membrane proteins be classified based on ease of extraction?
How can membrane proteins be classified based on ease of extraction?
Which organelle was instrumental in studying the detailed structure of the cell membrane?
Which organelle was instrumental in studying the detailed structure of the cell membrane?
What divides the intracellular space into luminal and extra luminal compartments?
What divides the intracellular space into luminal and extra luminal compartments?
Which organelle often shows ribosomes attached to its outer surface?
Which organelle often shows ribosomes attached to its outer surface?
What type of endoplasmic reticulum is frequently observed in cells actively involved in protein synthesis and secretion?
What type of endoplasmic reticulum is frequently observed in cells actively involved in protein synthesis and secretion?
Which organelles are NOT considered part of the endomembrane system due to their functions not being coordinated with other components?
Which organelles are NOT considered part of the endomembrane system due to their functions not being coordinated with other components?
Which organelle is the major site for synthesis of steroidal hormones?
Which organelle is the major site for synthesis of steroidal hormones?
In what cells is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) frequently observed?
In what cells is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) frequently observed?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in animal cells?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in animal cells?
What distinguishes smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) from rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
What distinguishes smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) from rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
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