Chp 3.1 Flashcards
1
Q
components of plasma membrane?
A
Protein and phospholipid
2
Q
The name of the model?
A
Fluid-mosaic model
3
Q
2 parts of phospholipid molecule
A
1) Polar head
- Hydrophilic (attracted to water)
2) Nonpolar tails
- Hydrophobic (repelled by water)
4
Q
What molecule are between the phospholipid molecule?
A
Cholesterol molecule
5
Q
The functions of cholesterol molecule?
A
Make the bilayer :
1. More stronger
2. More flexible
3. Less permeable to water soluble substances
6
Q
2 types of proteins
A
- channel protein
- carrier protein
7
Q
carbhydrates attached to protein?
A
Glycoprotein
8
Q
carbohydrate attached to lipid?
A
glycolipid
9
Q
functions of glycolipidand glycoprotein?
A
- act as reseptors to hormone
- stabilise the membrane
- act as antigens for cell identification