5 Questions
What is the characteristic of phospholipid molecules that enables them to form plasma membranes?
Amphipathic nature with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions
What type of transport involves the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without using energy?
Passive transport
What is the term for the diffusion of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
Osmosis
What is the structure of the plasma membrane composed of?
A fluid mosaic of lipids and proteins
What is the role of transport proteins in facilitated diffusion?
To assist in the diffusion of molecules
Learn about the fluid mosaic model of plasma membranes, including the composition of phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol. Understand the structure and function of integral and peripheral proteins.
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