TUTORIAL EXERCISE WEEK 11

Answer All the Questions.

1. Determine the problem discovered in the plasma membrane model by Davson and
Danielli.

A. The arrangement of phospholipid

B. Only one layer of phospholipid
C. The arrangement of protein
D. The absent of cholesterol

2. Many of the proteins that are associated with the cell membrane are said to be integral
proteins.

Examine the correct definition for integral protein.

A. Not associated with the hydrophobic portion of the lipid bilayer of the membrane.
B. Bound to the hydrophobic portion of the lipid bilayer of the membrane.
C. Always used to transport material across the membrane.
D. Always a receptor protein.

3. Propose a solution in order to increase the fluidity of a membrane.

A. Reduce the temperature.

B. Decrease the ratio of unsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids.
C. Insert cholesterol in between the phospholipid bilayer at cool temperature.
D. Insert cholesterol in between the phospholipid bilayer at warm temperature.

4. The function of the plasma membrane is ____________________.

A. to regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

B. fight bacteria and viruses that enter the cell.
C. provide rigid support and protection to the cell.
D. make sure each cell can move

5. In passive transport, molecules move from an area of __________ concentration to an

area of __________ concentration.

A. high, low
B. low, high
C. water, salt
D. active, passive
 6. Exocytosis is the movement of
A. any type of substance from outside the cell to the inside of the cell.
B. very large substances from outside the cell to the inside of the cell.
C. any type of substance from inside the cell to the outside.
D. very large substances from inside the cell to the outside.

7. List four (4) components present in the plasma membrane.

8. Give 3 factors that affect the fluidity of the plasma membrane.

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