Practice Cell Membrane (3.4.1) - Cell: Structure and Function

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Question 1.
What is the cell membrane?
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Think about what surrounds the cell structure.
Question 2.
Name one function of the cell membrane.
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What is its role related to transport?
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
- To provide structural support
- To control substance movement
- To store energy
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Think about the membrane as a gatekeeper.
4Question 4.
True or False: The cell membrane is composed mainly of proteins.
- True
- False
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Consider what forms the structure of the membrane.
Question 5.
Analyze the effect of a substance that disrupts the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. What could be the consequences?
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Consider the role of the lipid layer as a barrier.
Question 6.
Design an experiment to test how different shapes of proteins affect their ability to transport substances across the membrane.
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Think about how shape relates to function in biology.

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