Cell Membranes
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Which of the following best describes the function of the cell membrane?

  • To separate the interior of the cell from the outside environment (correct)
  • To provide structure to the cell
  • To detect extracellular signals
  • To regulate the movement of substances into and out of the cell
  • What is the main component of the cell membrane?

  • Nucleic acids
  • Proteins
  • Lipids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • What is the function of transport proteins in the cell membrane?

  • To serve as sites for specific biochemical functions
  • To regulate the movement of substances into and out of the cell (correct)
  • To provide structure to the cell
  • To detect extracellular signals
  • What is the term used to describe the dynamic nature of cell membranes?

    <p>Fluid state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the protein molecules that act as receptors located?

    <p>Outside the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?

    <p>Glycolipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Act as enzymes to facilitate interaction with the cell's environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the cell membrane is true?

    <p>It maintains appropriate membrane fluidity at various temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical term for the cell membrane?

    <p>Plasmalemma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cell membrane?

    <p>To control the movement of substances in and out of a cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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