Biol 115 The Cell Exam Questions
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plasma membrane - CORRECT ANSWER-A selectively-permeable phospholipid
bilayer forming the boundary of a cell
integral protein - CORRECT ANSWER-protein embedded in the phospholipid
bilayer of a plasma membrane
peripheral protein - CORRECT ANSWER-protein attached to surface of plasma
membrane
glycolipid - CORRECT ANSWER-lipid with sugar groups attached
cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER-lipid embedded in the plasma membrane for
increased stability
glycoprotein - CORRECT ANSWER-protein with a sugar attached
glycocalyx - CORRECT ANSWER-sugary-coating of plasma membrane for cell
identification
, tight junctions - CORRECT ANSWER-special, tight connection between adjacent
cells to prevent leaking of materials between cells
desmosomes - CORRECT ANSWER-specialized connections between adjacent
cells to reduce tearing and resist pulling forces; like a zippered or velcro spot
gap junctions - CORRECT ANSWER-specialized connections between adjacent
cells for rapid communication
diffusion - CORRECT ANSWER-passive movement of molecules from an area of
high concentration to an area of low concentration
simple diffusion - CORRECT ANSWER-diffusion directly through the
phospholipid bilayer
filtration - CORRECT ANSWER-movement across a membrane due to pressure
facilitated diffusion - CORRECT ANSWER-diffusion of molecules with the
assistance of a carrier or channel
osmosis - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of water from an area of low solute
concentration to an area of high solute concentration
osmolarity - CORRECT ANSWER-concentration of solutes in a solution
tonicity - CORRECT ANSWER-ability of a solution to change the shape of a cell
by altering water volume
isotonic solution - CORRECT ANSWER-a solution whose solute concentration is
equal to the solute concentration inside a cell
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plasma membrane - CORRECT ANSWER-A selectively-permeable phospholipid
bilayer forming the boundary of a cell
integral protein - CORRECT ANSWER-protein embedded in the phospholipid
bilayer of a plasma membrane
peripheral protein - CORRECT ANSWER-protein attached to surface of plasma
membrane
glycolipid - CORRECT ANSWER-lipid with sugar groups attached
cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER-lipid embedded in the plasma membrane for
increased stability
glycoprotein - CORRECT ANSWER-protein with a sugar attached
glycocalyx - CORRECT ANSWER-sugary-coating of plasma membrane for cell
identification
, tight junctions - CORRECT ANSWER-special, tight connection between adjacent
cells to prevent leaking of materials between cells
desmosomes - CORRECT ANSWER-specialized connections between adjacent
cells to reduce tearing and resist pulling forces; like a zippered or velcro spot
gap junctions - CORRECT ANSWER-specialized connections between adjacent
cells for rapid communication
diffusion - CORRECT ANSWER-passive movement of molecules from an area of
high concentration to an area of low concentration
simple diffusion - CORRECT ANSWER-diffusion directly through the
phospholipid bilayer
filtration - CORRECT ANSWER-movement across a membrane due to pressure
facilitated diffusion - CORRECT ANSWER-diffusion of molecules with the
assistance of a carrier or channel
osmosis - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of water from an area of low solute
concentration to an area of high solute concentration
osmolarity - CORRECT ANSWER-concentration of solutes in a solution
tonicity - CORRECT ANSWER-ability of a solution to change the shape of a cell
by altering water volume
isotonic solution - CORRECT ANSWER-a solution whose solute concentration is
equal to the solute concentration inside a cell
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