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Biology Section 3.3

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What is the function of the cell membrane?   It forms a boundary between a cell and outside environment.  
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Describe the structure of the Fluid Mosaic Model (phospholipid bilayer).   It's the arrangement of the molecules to make up a cell membrane.  
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Why do phospholipds form a double layer?   Phospholipids form a double layer because of their structure. The heads form the outer layers and the tails form the inner layer.  
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What does selectively permeable mean?   It allows some, but not all materials to cross.  
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What is a membrane receptor?   It's a molecule that other molecules attach to, causing changes in the cell.  
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How does a membrane receptor transmit messages across membranes?   The receptor opens up and allows certain ions in through it's receptor channel into the cell.  
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