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What is the role of cholesterol in cell membranes?
What is the role of cholesterol in cell membranes?
Which of the following best describes facilitated diffusion?
Which of the following best describes facilitated diffusion?
How does the presence of protein channels and carriers affect transport across membranes?
How does the presence of protein channels and carriers affect transport across membranes?
What is a characteristic feature of the phospholipid bilayer?
What is a characteristic feature of the phospholipid bilayer?
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Which type of transport involves the hydrolysis of ATP?
Which type of transport involves the hydrolysis of ATP?
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What is the significance of increased surface area in specialized cells?
What is the significance of increased surface area in specialized cells?
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In what way is osmosis defined?
In what way is osmosis defined?
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What is the expected viewing appearance of the phospholipid bilayer under an electron microscope?
What is the expected viewing appearance of the phospholipid bilayer under an electron microscope?
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Study Notes
Cell Membranes - Structure
- Cell membranes have a fluid mosaic structure
- Phospholipids form a bilayer
- Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails
- Proteins are embedded in the bilayer, carrying out various roles
- Cholesterol affects membrane fluidity
- Glycoproteins and glycolipids aid in cell recognition and signaling
- Membrane components move and change their arrangement constantly
Phospholipid Bilayer
- Main component of the cell membrane
- Composed of small polar molecules
- Hydrophilic head (phosphate group) interacts with water
- Hydrophobic tails (fatty acid chains) repel water
- Arrangement in water creates a bilayer
- Bilayer structure is approximately 7-10 nm thick
The Fluid Mosaic Model
- Fluid - phospholipids and proteins can move within the bilayer
- Mosaic - membrane is studded with proteins resembling a mosaic
- Components include phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, glycoproteins, and glycolipids
Membrane Proteins
- Intrinsic proteins span the entire bilayer, often acting as channels or carriers
- Extrinsic proteins are embedded on one side, possibly acting as enzymes or coenzymes
- Glycoproteins have sugar groups attached, involved in cell recognition and signaling
- Glycolipids have sugar groups linked to lipids, also involved in cell recognition and signaling
- Cholesterol maintains membrane stability and controls fluidity
Other Membrane Components
- Cholesterol regulates membrane fluidity and permeability
- Lipids and carbohydrates form glycolipids and glycoproteins, essential for cell recognition and signaling
Transport Across Membranes
- Cell membranes control entry and exit of substances
- Mechanisms include simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, active transport and co-transport
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This quiz covers the key concepts of cell membrane structure, including the fluid mosaic model and the role of various components like phospholipids and proteins. It explores how these elements interact to maintain the functionality and fluidity of membranes in cells. Test your understanding of the intricate details of cell membranes!
