10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
Cell division
What is the main component of the plasma membrane?
Phospholipids
What is the purpose of the glycocalyx?
To provide cell-to-cell recognition
What is the term used to describe the constantly changing patterns of membrane proteins in the fluid membrane?
Fluid mosaic
What are the components of the plasma membrane acronym PPIGGC stand for?
Phospholipids, peripheral proteins, integral proteins, glycoproteins, glycolipids, cholesterol
Which of the following is NOT a component of the plasma membrane?
Cytoplasm
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
Selective permeability
What is the term used to describe the surface sugars that form a coating known as glycocalyx?
Glycoproteins
Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
Energy production
What is the purpose of the specialized membrane proteins floating through the fluid membrane?
To result in constantly changing patterns
Test your knowledge on the basic components of cell membranes with this quiz. Learn about the nucleus, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane, as well as the various components that make up the membrane structure.
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