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what are the two lipids in the phospholipid bilayer?

the hydrophilic phosphate head

the hydrophobic fatty acid tail

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what do the proteins in the cell membrane do?

-transport across the membrane (allowing certain sized molecules to go into or out of the cell)

-cell to cell communication

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what can be attached to the proteins and help in cell communication?

carbohydrate chains

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what are the functions of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

support

regulating fluidity

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what is the consistency of the cell membrane?

olive oil

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why is the cell membrane called the fluid mosaic model?

there are many pieces put together