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Fx of the cell membrane |
Isolation |
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Isolation |
Membrane separates intracellular compartment from extracellular compartment. |
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Regulation |
Regulates what may cross the membrane. Made of phospholipids, so it's hydrophobic. Lipids pass more easily. |
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Communication |
Components of the barrier can regulate the exchange from intra to extra and vice versa. This allows for communication. |
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Support |
Cell membrane gives cell structural support. |
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Phospholipid Bilayer |
A lipid. Neutral area. |
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Integral Proteins |
Span the entire length of the cell membrane. Tightly bound to the membrane. |
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Peripheral Proteins |
Peripheral proteins are loosely attached to the membrane by other membrane proteins by noncovalent interactions. |
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Glycoproteins |
Attached to membrane proteins. On outside only. Play a key role in the body’s immune response. |
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Glycolipids |
Attached to membrane lipids. On outside only. |
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Fluid Mosaic Model |
Generally states the cell membrane to be changing. Contemporary belief is some proteins are anchored to the cytoskeleton and don't move. |