Transport Across Membranes Quiz
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What is the structure of the cell membrane according to the fluid-mosaic model?

  • Double layer of phospholipid molecules
  • Single layer of phospholipid molecules
  • Phospholipid bilayer interspersed with proteins and other substances (correct)
  • Protein layer with interspersed phospholipids
  • What do the hydrophilic heads of the phospholipid molecules in the cell membrane point outward towards?

  • Water on each side (correct)
  • Lipid-soluble substances
  • The centre of the membrane
  • Hydrophobic tails
  • What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the cell membrane?

  • Allows lipid-soluble substances to enter and leave (correct)
  • Forms a barrier against all substances
  • Facilitates the movement of water-soluble substances
  • Prevents water-soluble substances from entering and leaving
  • What is the main process through which water moves across a cell membrane?

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

    Which process requires energy to move substances across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of the cell membrane according to the fluid-mosaic model?

    <p>Phospholipid bilayer interspersed with proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the phospholipid bilayer in the cell membrane?

    <p>Allows lipid-soluble substances to enter and leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

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

    What distinguishes facilitated diffusion from simple diffusion?

    <p>Requires the assistance of transport proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the function of active transport in the cell membrane?

    <p>Moves substances against their concentration gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

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