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April Jefferson
Physiology - Week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main component of the cell membrane? | Phospholipids |
| The membrane model is described as ______ mosaic | Fluid |
| What type of protein spans the entire membrane? | Integral |
| What part of the phospholipid is water-loving? | Hydrophilic |
| What part of the phospholipid is water-fearing? | Hydrophobic |
| What molecule helps maintain membrane stability in animals? | Cholesterol |
| What type of protein is only on one surface of the membrane? | Peripheral |
| What process allows small molecules like O₂ to pass freely? | Diffusion |
| What term describes the membrane allowing some substances but not others? | Selective |
| What is the major carbohydrate chain attached to proteins called? | Glycoprotein |