Cell Membrane Structure

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What is the primary function of membranes in biological systems?

  • To synthesize proteins and carbohydrates
  • To facilitate the exchange of materials between the internal and external environment
  • To provide structural support to the cell
  • To act as barriers controlling the exchange of materials between the internal and external environment (correct)

What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids in phospholipids?

  • They have no kinks in the tail
  • They have a polar head
  • They have kinks in the tail (correct)
  • They have a hydrophilic tail

What is the result of the amphipathic nature of phospholipids?

  • The hydrophilic head is non-polar
  • The hydrophilic head points inwards and the hydrophobic tail points outwards
  • The hydrophobic tail is polar
  • The hydrophilic head points outwards and the hydrophobic tail points inwards (correct)

Which of the following molecules can easily pass through the lipid bilayer?

<p>Oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which molecules move down a concentration gradient?

<p>Simple diffusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of oxygen diffusion in the human body?

<p>From the blood to the cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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