The Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane Basics Function: Controls the passage of materials into and out of a cell Double layer of phospholipids (bilayer)
Charged CO2 water Cell Membrane Basics Function: Controls the passage of materials into and out of a cell Double layer of phospholipids (bilayer) Semi-Permeable: only some materials may enter/exit oxygen
Phospholipid Composition phosphate 3 Parts Polar Head 1) Phosphate Group 2) Glycerol Nonpolar Tails 3) Two chains of fatty acids Arrangement: Outside: Polar heads Inside: Nonpolar Tails glycerol Fatty acids
Phospholipid Bilayer
Cell Membrane Contents 1) Cholesterol: strength & flexibility 2) Carbohydrates: identification 3) Various Proteins
Cell Membrane Contents glucose Cell Membrane Contents glucose Protein channel glucose 1) Cholesterol: strength & flexibility 2) Carbohydrates: identification 3) Various Proteins
Membrane Proteins Randomly scattered through the bilayer Various Functions Cytoskeleton: internal support Protein channels: allow objects to pass Enzymes: speed up chemical reactions Markers: cell recognition; fight disease
Kobe Kuiz Name the 3 parts to a phospholipid? Which part(s) make up the head of a phospholipid? Which part(s) make up the tails of a phospholipid? Which part of phospholipid always seems to be in contact with a watery environment? Why? Draw and label the components of the cell membrane. Which membrane protein supports the cell membrane? Which membrane protein allows materials to pass through?