Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 2SQ
Explain how each word in the term fluid mosaic describes the structure of a membrane.
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Which of the following describes the plasma membrane?
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- In the fluid mosaic model: plasma membrane proteins orient their hydrophilic sides toward the internal bilayer. phospholipids often flip-flop between the inner and outer layers. the mosaic refers to proteins attached to the underlying cytoskeleton. the fluid refers to the phospholipid bilayer. the mosaic refers to the symmetry of the internal membrane proteins and sterols.arrow_forwardDistinguish between the following pairs of terms: a. diffusion; osmosis b. passive transport; active transport c. endocytosis; exocytosisarrow_forwardShow the diagram of fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane?arrow_forward
- Differentiate between unit membrane model and fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane structure?arrow_forwardRelate plasma membrane structure to passive transport processes.arrow_forwardIdentify the non-polar organic molecule which can pass freely through the plasma membrane. CH3CH2OH (ethanol) N2 (nitrogen gas) CO2 (carbon dioxide) C6H6 (benzene) C6H12O6 (glucose)arrow_forward
- Identify the basic structure of the plasma membrane. Label the diagram: What are the components of the plasma membrane? Outside the cell Inside the cell Polar head - Nonpolar tailarrow_forwardDescribe the structure and molecular make up of the cell membranearrow_forwardDescribe the fluid-mosaic model of membrane structure.arrow_forward
- Name the type of bulk transport shown in the diagram below: Extracellular fluid Plasma Coated membrane pit Coat protein- Cytoplasm Coated vesiclearrow_forwardName the rigid layer present outside the cytoplasmic membranearrow_forwardMake a flow chart showing how the following structures are interconnected. a. Nucleolus, nuclear envelope, ribosome, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Peroxisomes, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes, Secretory vesicles, Plasma membrane.arrow_forward
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