Fluid-Mosaic Model of the Cell Membrane

1. Label the different structures below:

Label Structure
A Phospholid molecule

A1 Hydrophilic head

A1 Hydrophilic tail

B Glycolipid

C Gobular protein

D Glycoprotein

E Cholestrol

F Peripheral protein

G Integral protein

2. Outline the functions of the following structures in the cell membrane:

Structure Function
Allow specific substances to move across the membrane
Transport Protein

Cause the cells to respond only to certain signals from substances

Receptor Proteins such as hormones that bind to them giving the specific functions.

Glycoproteins Allow the immune system to distinguish between foreign particles and the
bodies cells ensuring that the immune system destroys foreign particles

Cholesterol