6. The Membrane

According to the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, proteins of the membrane are mostlya. 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.

Which of the following is one of the major components of the plasma membrane of a plant cell?a. phospholipidsb. cellulose fibersc. collagen fibersd. pectins

Why are cell membranes composed primarily of hydrophobic molecules?

Which of the following statements about the role of phospholipids in the structure and function of biological membranes is correct?

The plasma membrane is referred to as a "fluid mosaic" structure. Which of the following statements about that model is true?

Consider the currently accepted fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane. Where in the plasma membrane would cholesterol most likely be found?

Which of the following statements concerning carbohydrates associated with the plasma membrane is correct?

Consider the currently accepted fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane. Where in the membrane would carbohydrates most likely be found?

Which statement about the sidedness of the plasma membrane is correct?

What is a fiber composite? How do cellular fiber composites resemble reinforced concrete?

Which of the following factors would tend to increase membrane fluidity?a. a greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipidsb. a greater proportion of saturated phospholipidsc. a lower temperatured. a relatively high protein content in the membrane

Which best describes the structure of a cell membrane?a. proteins between two bilayers of phospholipidsb. proteins embedded in a bilayer of phospholipidsc. a bilayer of protein coating a layer of phospholipidsd. cholesterol embedded in a bilayer of phospholipids