05:24Cell Membranes: The Phospholipid Bilayer | A-level Biology | OCR, AQA, EdexcelSnapRevise1490views1rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about the role of phospholipids in the structure and function of biological membranes is correct? 1764views1rank
Multiple ChoiceThe plasma membrane is referred to as a "fluid mosaic" structure. Which of the following statements about that model is true? 2712views1rank
Multiple ChoiceConsider the currently accepted fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane. Where in the plasma membrane would cholesterol most likely be found? 1159views1rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements concerning carbohydrates associated with the plasma membrane is correct? 1900views
Multiple ChoiceConsider the currently accepted fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane. Where in the membrane would carbohydrates most likely be found? 1133views
Textbook QuestionWhat is a fiber composite? How do cellular fiber composites resemble reinforced concrete?1076views
Textbook QuestionAccording to the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, proteins of the membrane are mostly a. spread in a continuous layer over the inner and outer surfaces of the membrane. b. confined to the hydrophobic interior of the membrane. c. embedded in a lipid bilayer. d. randomly oriented in the membrane, with no fixed inside-outside polarity.2915views
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following factors would tend to increase membrane fluidity? a. a greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipids b. a greater proportion of saturated phospholipids c. a lower temperature d. a relatively high protein content in the membrane2209views
Textbook QuestionWhich best describes the structure of a cell membrane? a. proteins between two bilayers of phospholipids b. proteins embedded in a bilayer of phospholipids c. a bilayer of protein coating a layer of phospholipids d. cholesterol embedded in a bilayer of phospholipids2199views
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following is one of the major components of the plasma membrane of a plant cell? a. phospholipids b. cellulose fibers c. collagen fibers d. pectins998views