10 Questions
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
To separate the internal cytoplasm from the external environment of the cell
What is the composition of the phospholipid bilayer in the plasma membrane?
Nonpolar, hydrophobic, fatty-acid tails sandwiched between polar, hydrophilic heads
Where are integral proteins found in the plasma membrane?
Embedded within the membrane structure
What is the role of peripheral proteins in the plasma membrane?
Found on the inner membrane surface
Which statement best describes the function of the plasma membrane?
Regulating the transport of substances in and out of the cell
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
Separating the internal cytoplasm from the external environment of the cell
Which component of the plasma membrane has nonpolar, hydrophobic, fatty-acid tails sandwiched in between?
Phospholipid bilayer
Where are peripheral proteins found in the plasma membrane?
On the inner membrane surface
Which type of proteins in the plasma membrane float around like icebergs on a sea?
Integral proteins
What is the role of integral proteins in the plasma membrane?
Transporting molecules across the membrane
Test your knowledge of membrane structure and function with this quiz based on Chapter 5 of Sylvia S. Mader and Michael Windelspecht's biology lecture outline. Explore topics such as plasma membrane structure, passive transport across a membrane, and more.
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