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the temperature effects the fluidity of the membrane. as the temperature decreases the fluid in the membrane will eventually become solid, this depends on the fatty acid present in the cell. however, a cell can alter the lipid composition of its membrane to some extent as an adjustment to changing temperature as a way of adoption to the colder weather.
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∙ 14y agoThe proteins in the cell membrane denature at a certain temperature, leaving gaps and making the membrane more permeable, so things such as pigment diffuse out of the cell easier.
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What is the primary component of a cell membrane?
Lipids
Where do lipids appear primarily in a cell?
Lipids are created in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum of a cell. Many are used in the cell membrane, particularly phospholipids, whose double layer creates the basic structure of the membrane.
Where do lipids and proteins constituting the cell membrane get synthesised?
more specifically: Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) - synthesizes proteins constituting cell membrane. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) - synthesizes lipids constituting cell membrane
What molecules form much of the cell membrane?
The cell membrane is composed mainly of lipids. Phospholipids to be precise.
The cell membrane is made of a double layer of?
The cell membrane is semi-permeable controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell. It contains a phospholipid bilayer consisting of hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic heads. Also contained in the cell membrane are transport proteins.
What are some of the lipids found in a Cell membrane?
There are many examples of types of lipids in a Cell membrane; one is phospolipids.phospholipids
How do lipids enter the cell?
through the cell membrane.
What are the different lipids that are in cell membrane?
Phospholipids are found in the cell membrane which form the bilayer
Why do you need cholesterol in the cell membrane?
It prevents the lipids on the cell membrane from sticking together
What is the primary component of a cell membrane?
Lipids
Cell membrane proteins do not include?
lipids
What part of the plant cell are lipids found?
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
Which two organic molecules make up the cell membrane?
lipids and proteins
Where do lipids appear primarily in a cell?
Lipids are created in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum of a cell. Many are used in the cell membrane, particularly phospholipids, whose double layer creates the basic structure of the membrane.
Do lipids form a mono layered cell membrane?
No...
Lipids are a major component of the cell's?
Plasma membrane
What is the connection between lipids and proteins to the cell membrane?
Proteins are scattered throughout the Lipids.
