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What is the primary function of exocytosis?
What is the primary function of exocytosis?
Active transport involves the movement of substances down their concentration gradient without the use of energy.
Active transport involves the movement of substances down their concentration gradient without the use of energy.
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What is the process called that requires membrane-bound proteins for the movement of substances?
What is the process called that requires membrane-bound proteins for the movement of substances?
Facilitated diffusion
What is the primary function of phospholipids?
What is the primary function of phospholipids?
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Osmosis is the diffusion of ______ molecules.
Osmosis is the diffusion of ______ molecules.
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Triglycerides are composed of one glycerol molecule and four fatty acid tails.
Triglycerides are composed of one glycerol molecule and four fatty acid tails.
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What type of cholesterol is often referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
What type of cholesterol is often referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
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Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
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The body stores excess calories as __________ in adipose tissue.
The body stores excess calories as __________ in adipose tissue.
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Match each type of lipid with its function:
Match each type of lipid with its function:
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Which type of lipid serves as a precursor for steroid hormone synthesis?
Which type of lipid serves as a precursor for steroid hormone synthesis?
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Anabolic steroids are natural variants of estrogen.
Anabolic steroids are natural variants of estrogen.
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What is the caloric density of 1 pound of body fat?
What is the caloric density of 1 pound of body fat?
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Which type of fat is considered less healthy due to its association with heart disease?
Which type of fat is considered less healthy due to its association with heart disease?
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Trans fats are formed naturally in foods and are considered healthy.
Trans fats are formed naturally in foods and are considered healthy.
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What is the primary structural component of the plasma membrane?
What is the primary structural component of the plasma membrane?
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The process of adding hydrogen to convert unsaturated fats into trans fats is called ______.
The process of adding hydrogen to convert unsaturated fats into trans fats is called ______.
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Match the type of fat with its main characteristic:
Match the type of fat with its main characteristic:
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Which fatty acids are essential for a healthy diet?
Which fatty acids are essential for a healthy diet?
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The plasma membrane is impermeable and allows no substances to pass through.
The plasma membrane is impermeable and allows no substances to pass through.
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Name one example of passive transport.
Name one example of passive transport.
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Proteins that help maintain cell structure are called ______ proteins.
Proteins that help maintain cell structure are called ______ proteins.
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Match the type of membrane transport with its description:
Match the type of membrane transport with its description:
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What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats?
What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats?
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Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water across a membrane.
Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water across a membrane.
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What is the function of marker proteins in the plasma membrane?
What is the function of marker proteins in the plasma membrane?
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Cholesterol is present in ______ cells to add flexibility to the membrane.
Cholesterol is present in ______ cells to add flexibility to the membrane.
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Study Notes
Lipids
- Lipids are hydrophobic organic molecules that don't mix with water.
- Types include phospholipids, cholesterol, triglycerides, and steroid hormones.
- Phospholipids: Have a hydrophilic phosphate head and two hydrophobic tails. Form phospholipid bilayers, the basis of cell membranes; regulate material movement across cells.
- Cholesterol: Maintains membrane fluidity in animal cells; precursor for steroid hormone synthesis (e.g., estrogen, testosterone). Sources include the body and animal products. Types include LDL ("bad cholesterol") and HDL ("good cholesterol").
- Triglycerides: Composed of one glycerol molecule bound to three fatty acid chains. Store significant energy; major dietary fats and energy storage. Excess calories are stored in adipose tissue (body fat). A pound of body fat equals 3,500 calories.
- Steroid Hormones: Lipids with four fused carbon rings. Examples include estrogen and testosterone, naturally derived from cholesterol. Anabolic steroids are synthetic variants, enhancing body mass but with health risks.
Dietary Fats
- Most dietary fats are triglycerides (glycerol and three fatty acid tails).
- Types include saturated, unsaturated, trans fats, and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Saturated Fats: Maximum hydrogens, all single carbon bonds; solid at room temperature. Primarily found in animal products (e.g., red meat, butter); considered less healthy, linked to heart disease, high levels in coconut oil.
- Unsaturated Fats: One or more double bonds, bent tails; liquid at room temperature. Primarily in plant and fish oils; healthier than saturated fats.
- Trans Fats: Created by hydrogenating unsaturated fats; contain unnatural bonds, found in processed foods and deep-fried items; very unhealthy, increasing heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure risk. Banned in the US since 2018.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish, eggs, nuts, beans, and certain oils; essential for a healthy diet, reduce heart disease risk.
Plasma Membrane
- The plasma membrane is a thin, flexible boundary surrounding all cells; regulates material passage between internal and external environments. Composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.
- Phospholipid Bilayer: Composed of hydrophilic phosphate heads (facing water) and hydrophobic fatty acid tails (facing inwards, forming a core). Self-assembles into two layers. Acts as a selective barrier.
- Membrane Proteins: Diverse functions; include transport proteins (regulate movement), marker proteins (cell recognition), anchoring proteins (cell structure), and enzymatic proteins (facilitate reactions). Some proteins are fixed, others float within the bilayer.
- Cholesterol: Present in animal cells, adds flexibility and stabilizes the membrane.
- Fluid Mosaic Model: The membrane is fluid (molecules move freely) and mosaic (diverse proteins embedded).
- Extracellular Fluid: Liquid outside the cell, exchanges materials with cytoplasm through membrane.
- Cytoplasm: Interior of the cell, containing cytosol (watery solution), organelles, and dissolved molecules.
Membranes and Material Transport
- Membranes regulate material flow into and out of cells and organelles; selectively permeable (allows some substances to pass, restricts others). Transport occurs through passive or active mechanisms.
- Passive Transport: Movement without energy input, driven by a concentration gradient (high to low). Includes Diffusion (movement from high to low concentration), Osmosis (special case of diffusion, water movement), and Facilitated Diffusion (larger or charged molecules pass through specific protein channels).
- Active Transport: Movement against a concentration gradient, requiring energy (ATP). Example: Sodium-Potassium Pump (moves Na⁺ out, K⁺ in, essential for nerve signals).
- Bulk Transport: Transport of large molecules or quantities, using vesicles. Includes Endocytosis (ingesting substances) and Exocytosis (expelling substances).
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Explore the fascinating world of lipids, essential hydrophobic organic molecules. This quiz covers various types of lipids including phospholipids, cholesterol, triglycerides, and steroid hormones, along with their functions and significance in biological systems.
