6 Questions
Which two major types of biological molecules compose the majority of the cell membrane?
Lipids and proteins
What is the term used to describe biological membranes?
Fluid mosaics
Which type of molecule forms the main structural component of the cell membrane?
Lipids
What is the term used to describe the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a biological membrane?
Diffusion
Which type of proteins are responsible for facilitating the movement of specific molecules across the cell membrane?
Transport proteins
What term is used to describe the process by which cells take in molecules or particles by engulfing them with the cell membrane?
Endocytosis
Test your knowledge on biological membranes with this quiz! Learn about the two major types of biological molecules that make up the cell membrane, and discover why they are referred to as fluid mosaics.
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