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Which model of the plasma membrane is currently the most accepted?
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∙ 14y ago
The fluid mosaic model, of corse!
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∙ 14y agoThe fluid mosaic model?
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What is a model used to explain the components and properties of a plasma membrane?
the answer for Plato is A :]
What term describes the structure of a cell plasma membrane because of its oily nature and embedded proteins?
The term used to describe the plasma membrane because of it's oily nature and embedded proteins is the fluid-mosaic model.The plasma membrane that surrounds each cell has two layers of phospholipids (fat with phosphorous attached).Each phospholipid molecule has a head that is attracted to water (hydrophilic) and a tail that repels water (hydrophobic) . Both the layers of the plasma membrane have the hydrophilic ends pointing to the outside forming the outer layer of the plasma membrane and the hydrophobic tails pointing inside and forming the inner layer of the plasma membrane.Proteins and substances such as cholesterol become embedded in the bi-layer of the plasma membrane giving it a mosaic look.At body temperature the plasma membrane has a liquid consistency like the vegetable oil and proteins and other substances are able to move across the plasma membrane. Due to this reason the plasma membrane is described using the term fluid-mosaic model.
The double layer of phospholipids is called a what?
The double layer of phospholipids is called the phospholipid bilayer. It forms the basis of every membrane, both the plasma membrane and all internal membranes.The idea that the bilayer has protein molecules embedded in it is the essence of the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane.
The fluid-mosaic model presents the modern view of?
The cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is a selectively permeable membrane. The membrane is formed of a phospholipid bilayer and contains proteins that assist in cross membrane transport. The fluid mosaic model describes the way the proteins and lipids can flow along the surface of the membrane.
What membrane surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell?
The membrane around the cytoplasm is sometimes called the cell membrane. Another name for it is the plasma membrane.It is thought to consist of a double layer of lipids that contain phosphate groups (the phospholipid bilayer). Embedded in this layer are proteins with various functions, including transport (passive and active) of substances across the membrane, and recognition of hormones and growth factors. This concept of the cell membrane is known as the fluid mosaic model. In its essentials, it also applies to all membranes in eukaryotic cells.
Who are the scientists Singer and Nicholson?
They developed the currently accepted model of the plasma membrane of a cell in 1972 at the University of California, San Diego. Their model is called the Fluid-Mosaic Model.
What is the structural model of the plasma membrane called-?
structural model of plasma membrane is called the selectively permeable membrane Structural model of the plasma membrane is called Fluid Mosaic Model.
Is unit model and Robertson's model of cell membrane alike?
the unit membrane model is robertson's model of the plasma membrane (cell membrane)
What is the plasma membrane is primarily made of?
plasma membrane is made up of phospholipids,proteins and short carbohydrate chains.still the structure not visible.so there are several models which explains arrangement of these components.the most accepted is the fluid mosaic model
What model is used to explain the componets and properties of plasma membrane?
The model used to explain the components and properties of the plasma membrane is called the fluid mosaic.
What id the fluid mosaic model?
a model of plasma membrane of cell
Who gave sandwich model of plasma membrane?
h.davson
The is a model used to explain the components and properties of a plasma membrane?
Fluid-mosaic model
What is a model used to explain the components and properties of a plasma membrane?
the answer for Plato is A :]
Plasma membrane is best described as a fluid mosaic model?
False; the fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as a flexible boundary of a cell.
The outside of an animal cell is?
This is the cell membrane or plasma membrane which is made of a phospholipid bilayer.
What is an atomic model currently used?
Now the quantum model is accepted.
