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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
To establish a boundary and protect cellular contents
What is the main component of the plasma membrane?
Phospholipids
What is the arrangement of phospholipids in the plasma membrane?
Hydrophilic parts face outwards, hydrophobic parts face inwards
What is the function of structural proteins in the plasma membrane?
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What is the term for the movement of ions, nutrients, and waste molecules through the plasma membrane?
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What is the fluid mosaic model?
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What is the main function of channel proteins?
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What is the role of glycoproteins in cell membranes?
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What is the primary function of aquaporin proteins?
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What occurs when a cell is exposed to a hypertonic external solution?
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What is the term for the diffusion of water from a less concentrated to a more concentrated solution through a selectively permeable membrane?
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In which regions are aquaporin proteins typically found?
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