10 Questions
Which type of lipid is the most abundant in the membrane composition?
Phospholipid
What is the percentage of protein in the composition of an erythrocyte?
52%
Which component of the membrane can be isolated by centrifugal techniques?
Plasma membrane fragments
What is the general solubility of glycerophospholipids, sphingolipids, and sterols in water?
Virtually insoluble
What is the nature of small molecules that make up lipids?
Amphipathic (amphiphilic)
Which of the following is NOT a modification of the cell membrane mentioned in the text?
Interdigition between Plasma Membrane
What is the biophysical importance of membrane fluidity?
It influences the conformational properties of the membrane
At what temperature does the outer monolayer of the membrane undergo phase transition?
1535°C
What is the role of conformational changes in the membrane?
Physiology and pharmacology
What is an example of a protein movement mentioned in the text?
Rhodopsin
Test your knowledge of lipid bilayers and membrane biophysics with this quiz. Learn about the composition of membranes and the process of isolating membrane components. Explore topics such as cytoplasmic components, membrane-bound organelles, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
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