Lipid Bilayer Asymmetry and Membrane Synthesis
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Lipid Bilayer Asymmetry and Membrane Synthesis

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What type of membrane proteins span the entire membrane?

  • Transmembrane proteins (correct)
  • Surface proteins
  • Peripheral proteins
  • Lipid-anchored proteins

    • What characteristic of amphipathic molecules allows them to form bilayers in aqueous environments?

  • Their hydrophobic nature repels water completely
  • Their structure promotes high energy states that destabilize water
  • They completely dissolve in water and thus cannot form layers
  • Their hydrophilic portion can interact with water while the hydrophobic portion is shielded (correct)

    • What characterizes peripheral proteins in relation to membrane interaction?

  • They interact non-covalently with transmembrane proteins. (correct)
  • They are embedded within the lipid bilayer.
  • They form channels that facilitate transport.
  • They are covalently attached to the lipid bilayer.

    • Which of the following correctly describes the role of the hydrophobic core in a lipid bilayer?

    <p>It prevents the diffusion of water-soluble molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are transmembrane proteins associated with the lipid bilayer?

    <p>They are linked by lipids on both surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do membrane proteins play in the cell membrane?

    <p>They mediate distinctive functions of the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major consequence of the amphipathic nature of phospholipids in biological membranes?

    <p>They spontaneously create bilayers in aqueous environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about non-covalent interactions involving hydrophilic molecules is accurate?

    <p>They can include hydrogen bonds and other types of interactions that facilitate dissolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about lipid-anchored proteins is true?

    <p>They are linked to the membrane by covalently attached lipids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do fats and oils typically float on the surface of water when mixed?

    <p>Their hydrophobic nature causes them to be caged by polar water molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of flippases in the membrane?

    <p>To catalyze the movement of lipids between monolayers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid is typically found on the inner leaflet of the bilayer?

    <p>Phosphatidylserine (PS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the asymmetry of the lipid bilayer?

    <p>Flippases transferring lipids selectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical rate of flip-flop movement for lipids in a membrane?

    <p>Very slow due to hydrophobic core traversal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is lipid bilayer asymmetry considered functionally important?

    <p>It assists in membrane growth and signaling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mainly influences the lateral mobility of lipids and proteins in the cell membrane?

    <p>Weak hydrophobic interactions that allow movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which cellular process is new membrane synthesized?

    <p>Membrane synthesis in the endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid is typically involved in creating asymmetry due to its location preference?

    <p>Phosphatidylserine (PS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the glycocalyx serve in relation to cells?

    <p>Protects cells against mechanical and chemical damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the structure of phospholipids in the cell membrane?

    <p>They are composed of polar heads and non-polar tails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cholesterol molecules play in the membrane?

    <p>Enhance membrane fluidity and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein in the cell membrane specifically facilitates the passage of polar molecules and ions?

    <p>Channel proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the Fluid Mosaic Model of the cell membrane?

    <p>The membrane is dynamic, allowing components to move laterally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glycoproteins in the cell membrane?

    <p>Stabilize the membrane structure and assist in cell recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do carrier proteins function differently from channel proteins?

    <p>Carrier proteins change shape to shuttle substances across the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions of membrane proteins?

    <p>Membrane proteins have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT performed by membrane proteins?

    <p>Covalent modification of lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component directly contributes to the formation of the glycocalyx?

    <p>Glycoproteins and glycolipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation on the lateral movement of membrane proteins?

    <p>Attachment to the cytoskeleton or other cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of interactions can peripheral membrane proteins have with transmembrane proteins?

    <p>Noncovalent interactions only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about integral proteins is correct?

    <p>They play a role in performing chemical reactions in the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do glycoproteins primarily aid in cellular interactions?

    <p>Through recognition and interactions with other cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural characteristic do proteoglycans primarily possess?

    <p>Long polysaccharides attached to proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for restricting protein movement in membranes?

    <p>Thermal motion limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein type is primarily responsible for transporting Na+ across the cell membrane?

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

    What is the primary role of carbohydrates attached to membrane lipids and proteins?

    <p>Cell recognition and adhesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lipid Bilayer Asymmetry

    • The two layers of the lipid bilayer have different compositions of phospholipids and glycolipids.
    • Membrane proteins are embedded into the membrane with specific orientation.
    • The asymmetry of the lipid bilayer is functionally important.

    Membrane Synthesis

    • Membrane synthesis occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
    • New membrane is exported to other membranes by vesicles (budding and fusion).
    • Lipid asymmetry occurs during manufacture.
    • Flippases selectively transfer specific phospholipids, resulting in asymmetric distribution in each monolayer.

    Phospholipid Mobility

    • Weak hydrophobic interactions in the interior of the membrane allow lipids and proteins to move laterally.

    Flip-Flop

    • The two leaflets of a bilayer membrane tend to differ in their lipid composition.
    • Flip-flop of lipids (from one half of a bilayer to the other) is normally very slow.
    • Flip-flop would require the polar head-group of a lipid to traverse the hydrophobic core of the membrane, which requires a large amount of energy.
    • Some membranes contain enzymes that actively transport particular lipids from one monolayer to the other.
    • Flippases catalyze flip-flop in membranes where lipid synthesis occurs.

    Amphipathic Molecules

    • Contain both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic portion.
    • Examples include steroids, glycolipids, and phospholipids.

    Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Interactions

    • Hydrophilic molecules can dissolve in water due to the polarity of both molecules.
    • Hydrophobic molecules will be "caged" by the polar molecules, requiring energy.

    The Lipid Bilayer

    • Membrane lipids are amphipathic molecules that spontaneously form bilayers.
    • Phospholipid bilayers are two molecules thick and form the cell membrane.
    • The hydrophobic core prevents the diffusion of water-soluble molecules and is regulated by specific membrane proteins.
    • Stability is maintained by hydrophobic and van der Waals interactions between the lipid chains.

    Enclosed Compartment Formation

    • The spontaneous closure of a phospholipid bilayer forms a sealed compartment.
    • The formation of a sealed compartment is fundamental to the creation of a living cell.

    Cell Membrane Proteins

    • Membrane proteins can be associated with the lipid bilayer in various ways.
    • Transmembrane proteins span the entire membrane.
    • Peripheral proteins interact with transmembrane proteins noncovalently and are linked by lipids on either surface of the membrane.

    Functions of Membrane Proteins

    • Carry out the functions of the membrane.
    • Transporters (e.g., Na+ pump) move ions across the membrane.
    • Linkers (e.g., integrins) connect intercellular components to extracellular ones.
    • Receptors bind a compound that sends a signal to the rest of the cell.
    • Enzymes perform chemical reactions in the membrane.

    Peripheral Membrane Proteins

    • Proteins that are attached to either surface of the bilayer.
    • Those attached to lipids are covalently linked.
    • Those that interact with other transmembrane proteins are attached by noncovalent interactions.

    Protein Movement

    • Proteins can move through the layer of the membrane similar to lipids.
    • However, they cannot flip from one side to the other.

    Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP)

    • A technique used to study protein movement in the membrane.

    Fluorescence Loss in Photobleaching (FLIP)

    • A technique used to study protein movement in the membrane.

    Restriction by Location

    • Proteins can be restricted in their lateral movement within the membrane due to various factors:
      • Cell Cortex Attachment
      • Interaction with the Cytoskeleton
      • Extracellular Attachment
      • Attachment to Other Cells

    Membrane Domains

    • Cells can restrict the movement of proteins by:
      • Cell cortex attachment
      • Interaction with the cytoskeleton
      • Extracellular attachment
      • Attachment to other cells

    Protein Glycosylation

    • Many membrane proteins are glycosylated and have intrachain or interchain disulfide bonds.

    Carbohydrates

    • Some phospholipids have carbohydrates attached to them - glyCOLIPIDS.
    • Some proteins have carbohydrates attached to them - GLYCOPROTEINS.
    • Many of the plasma membrane proteins have sugars attached to them.
      • Short Oligosaccharides - glycoproteins
      • Long Polysaccharides - proteoglycans

    Glycocalyx

    • The carbohydrate-rich zone on the cell surface.
    • Functions include:
      • Protection against mechanical and chemical damage.
      • Keeping foreign objects and other cells at a distance.

    Transport Proteins

    • Channel proteins create a hydrophilic channel that allows certain polar molecules or ions to pass through.
    • Carrier proteins bind to their "passengers" and undergo a conformational change to shuttle them across the membrane.

    Other Membrane Protein Functions

    • Attachment to the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix.
    • Receptor sites (e.g., Insulin) bind to specific molecules without entering the cell.
    • Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the membrane.
    • Intercellular joining (adhesion).
    • Cell-to-cell recognition (glycoproteins).

    Key Membrane Components and Their Functions

    • Phospholipids: Form the bilayer, acting as a barrier to most water-soluble substances.
    • Cholesterol: Regulates membrane fluidity, provides mechanical stability, and helps prevent ions from passing through the membrane.
    • Proteins: Act as transport proteins to allow substances to move into or out of the cell. Some act as membrane enzymes, and others have important roles in the membranes of organelles.
    • Glycolipids and Glycoproteins: Stabilize membrane structure. Some act as receptor molecules (e.g., for hormones and neurotransmitters) or as antigens for other cells to recognize them.

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