Cell Membrane Part 1 Concept Review

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9 questions
Note from the author:
A short review focusing on the structure of the cell membrane and diffusion.
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Point to/circle/color the following with the indicated colorrs.

Phospholipid bilayer (no color)

Peripheral protein (red)
Integral protein (pink)

Cholesterol (blue)
Fatty acid tails (orange)

Glycoprotein (green)
Phosphate heads (yellow)

Glycolipids (purple)

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Match the cell membrane structure or its function with the correct letter from the cell membrane diagram.

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • Attracts water
  • Helps maintain flexibility of membrane
  • Involved in cell-to-cell recognition
  • Repels water
  • Make up the bilayer
  • Help transport certain materials across the cell membrane
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Which plasma membrane component can be either
found on its surface or embedded in the membrane
structure?

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates attached
to the exterior of cell membranes?

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The principal force driving movement in diffusion is the
__________.

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Why does water move through a membrane and how is it able to do so, explain.