10 Questions
Which component of the cell membrane is responsible for the selective permeability?
Phospholipids
What are carbohydrates often found attached to on the extracellular side of the cell membrane?
Proteins
What is the significance of selective permeability in the cell membrane?
It enables the cell to regulate its internal environment
Which type of molecules are formed when carbohydrates are attached to lipids on the extracellular side of the cell membrane?
Glycolipids
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Selective permeability
What type of molecules are often formed when carbohydrates are attached to proteins on the extracellular side of the cell membrane?
Glycoproteins
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Selective Permeability
Which component of the cell membrane is crucial for cell signaling?
Proteins
Which type of proteins are embedded in the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
Integral membrane proteins
How do phospholipids arrange themselves in the cell membrane?
With hydrophilic heads facing outward
Learn about the structure and functions of the cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane. Explore its role in selective permeability, protection, cell signaling, transport, and recognition. Understand the chemical composition, including the most abundant lipid, phospholipids, in the cell membrane.
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