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CellMembStructure
Membrane structure and function
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| selectively combine with an ion or substance to help it move across the membrane. | carrier protein |
| through which a particular molecule or ion can move freely across the membrane | channel protein |
| specific shape that allows a certain molecule, such as a hormone, to bind to it. may cause the protein to change shape and create a cellular response. | receptor protein |
| proteins embedded just outside or within the bilayer create a mosaic pattern, scientists describe the cell membrane as a: | fluid-mosaic model |
| Phospholipids that have attached carbohydrate (sugar) chains | glycolipids |
| Proteins that have attached carbohydrate (sugar) chains | glycoproteins |
| main constituent of the plasma membrane. hydrophilic (water-loving) heads of the molecule face the outside and inside of the cell. The hydrophobic (water-fearing) tails face each other in the inner part of the membrane. | phospholipids |
| some molecules can move through the cell membrane while others cannot. also know as semi-permeable | selectively permeable |