10 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the usual width of most mammalian membranes?
A
7-10 nanometers
2
Q
Which layer of most mammalian membranes is often thicker?
A
The inner dense layer.
3
Q
How does the inner dense layer of mammalian membranes compare to the outer dense layer?
A
The inner dense layer is often thicker than the outer dense layer.
4
Q
Which type of membranes are usually thinner than plasma membranes?
A
Intracellular membranes
5
Q
What kind of asymmetry do cell membranes have?
A
Chemical asymmetry.
6
Q
What feature dots the surfaces of cell membranes?
A
Protruding globular proteins.
7
Q
How can the structure of cell membranes be described?
A
They are dynamic structures.
