Chapter 10: Membrane Structure

studied byStudied by 6 people
5.0(1)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 9

10 Terms

1

Cell Membranes

________ are dynamic, fluid structures comprising lipid bilayers and protein molecules embedded in them.

New cards
2

universal structure

It is the ________ and structural cell membrane of prokaryotes that are similar to eukaryotes.

New cards
3

Liposomes

________ (spherical vesicles) provide fluidity to the lipid bilayer.

New cards
4

Oligostructures

________ of the glycolipids and glycoproteins on the outer surface of the plasma membrane are involved in cell to cell recognization mechanism.

New cards
5

Glycolipids

________ and cholesterol are also part of the lipid bilayer.

New cards
6

non covalent interactions

They are held together by ________.

New cards
7

Lipids

________ are the main component of the cell membrane because it forms the continuous structural frame of the cell membrane.

New cards
8

lipid molecules

All ________ have a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.

New cards
9

lipid bilayer

The ________ is a two- dimensional fluid.

New cards
10

lipid bilayer

As the ________ is known to be asymmetrical which is functionally very important when it comes to converting extracellular signals into intracellular ones.

New cards
robot