Monday, October 27, 2014

Fluid Mosaic Membrane Model Quiz Questions

1) What part of the phospholipid is on the outer face?
2) What is the difference between peripheral proteins and integral intristic proteins?
3) What is the purpose of the glycoproteins?
4) The part of the phospholipid that is hydrophobic is known as the what of the phospholipid?
5) What is the purpose of cholesterol in a fluid mosaic membrane?

1) The hydrophilic.
2) Intristic proteins are bound within the plasma membrane of the cell. Peripheral proteins do not     penetrate the membrane.
3) Glycoproteins help with hormone function by binding them to the protein receptor molecule.
4) The tail.
5)  Cholesterol strengthens the membrane and helps it remain fluid.

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