Cell Membrane Structure Quiz

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What is the main function of proteins in the cell membrane?

  • Maintain the cell's chemical climate and assist in molecule transfer (correct)
  • Form a lipid bilayer
  • Assist in forming amphipathic molecules
  • Give membranes flexibility

Which component forms a lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?

  • Cholesterol
  • Lipids
  • Proteins
  • Phospholipids (correct)

What is the main role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?

  • Monitor and maintain the cell's chemical climate
  • Assist in molecule transfer
  • Provide structural support and regulate fluidity (correct)
  • Form a lipid bilayer

Why are phospholipids considered amphipathic molecules?

<p>They have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component helps to give membranes their flexibility?

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

What makes the lipid bilayer semi-permeable?

<p>Amphipathic nature of phospholipids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glycoproteins in the cell membrane?

<p>Assisting in cell recognition and acting as receptors and antigens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the composition of the cell membrane?

<p>Composed of two layers of phospholipids and embedded with proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

<p>Regulating the entry and exit of substances into the cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of cells are glycoproteins found?

<p>In both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do receptor proteins play in cell function?

<p>Facilitating communication with the external environment through signaling molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'semi-permeable' when describing the cell membrane?

<p>It allows only selected substances to diffuse across the membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the plasma membrane is important for cell recognition and acts as receptors and antigens?

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

What is the main role of glycolipids in the plasma membrane?

<p>Assisting in cell recognition and acting as receptors and antigens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules make up the majority of the cell membrane's composition?

<p>Carbohydrates bonded to lipids and proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of phospholipids in a cell membrane?

<p>They contain both hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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