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What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
- Maintaining homeostasis
- Assisting in cell movement
- Creating stable internal conditions (correct)
- Regulating cell division
Which term describes the cell membrane's ability to regulate what enters and leaves the cell?
Which term describes the cell membrane's ability to regulate what enters and leaves the cell?
- Cell adhesion
- Selective permeability (correct)
- Cell movement
- Cell division
What is the basic structure of the cell membrane called?
What is the basic structure of the cell membrane called?
- Carbohydrate matrix
- Fluid mosaic model
- Phospholipid bilayer (correct)
- Cholesterol layer
What explains the fluidity and lateral movement of components in the cell membrane?
What explains the fluidity and lateral movement of components in the cell membrane?
Which macromolecules are NOT mentioned as components of the cell membrane in the text?
Which macromolecules are NOT mentioned as components of the cell membrane in the text?
What is the amphipathic nature of phospholipids most closely associated with in the cell membrane?
What is the amphipathic nature of phospholipids most closely associated with in the cell membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the cell membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
How do channel proteins differ from transport proteins in the cell membrane?
How do channel proteins differ from transport proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the role of carbohydrates on the outside of the cell membrane?
What is the role of carbohydrates on the outside of the cell membrane?
What is the role of insulin in regulating glucose transport?
What is the role of insulin in regulating glucose transport?
How do signaling molecules outside the cell initiate changes inside the cell?
How do signaling molecules outside the cell initiate changes inside the cell?
What effect does growth hormone binding to cell receptors have?
What effect does growth hormone binding to cell receptors have?
How does the cell membrane contribute to cell movement and adhesion?
How does the cell membrane contribute to cell movement and adhesion?
What is the function of integral proteins embedded in the cell membrane?
What is the function of integral proteins embedded in the cell membrane?
