DO NOW: Describe the type of environment cells live in.
D ISCUSSION : What is the purpose of the membrane? How does structure of the membrane relate to its function? What questions did you have after viewing the HW animation?
E XIT T ICKET : There are numerous diseases related to cell membrane malfunction. Some examples include: Alzheimer’s ( Cystic fibrosis Cholera How does membrane structure allow it to maintain homeostasis? What part of the membrane do you think is targeted by these diseases? Why?