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Does plasma membranes have molecules on their surface that identifies them?

No


What membranes allow some materials to pass while constraining the movement of other molecules.?

Semi permeable membranes as the plasma membranes in cells of our body.


Why is cholesterol so important to the plasma membrane?

why are cholesterol molecules important components of cell membranes


Do hydrophilic heads on plasma membranes attract or reple water?

Hydrophilic heads on plasma membranes attract water. These heads are composed of polar molecules that interact with water molecules due to their similar polarity, allowing water to be attracted to and interact with the membrane.


What are small channels that form across the plasma membranes of adjacent cells?

Gap junctions are small channels that form across the plasma membranes of adjacent cells, allowing for direct communication and exchange of ions, small molecules, and signaling molecules between the cells.


Thyroxine molecules are too large to pass through the plasma membranes of their target cells?

false- small


What role do proteins play in the structure and function of plasma membranes?

Proteins in plasma membranes help maintain the structure and regulate the functions of cells by serving as channels for molecules to enter and exit the cell, as well as facilitating cell signaling and recognition.


What are the differences between the plasma membrane and other membranes?

plasma membrane and other membranes are the same


Are plasma membranes only found in plant cells?

no animal cells also have plasma membranes


What are the two principal types of molecules in plasma membranes?

The two principal types of molecules in plasma membranes are phospholipids and proteins. Phospholipids form the basic structure of the membrane, while proteins are embedded within or attached to the phospholipid bilayer and serve various functions such as transport, signaling, and cell recognition.


The plasma membranes of all known cells are largely composed of what class of macromolecules?

The plasma membranes of cells are largely composed of lipids, specifically phospholipids. These phospholipids form a bilayer structure that provides a barrier for the cell, regulating the passage of molecules in and out of the cell.


Are individual phospholipid molecules are rigidly fixed in place within plasma membranes?

No, they are quite fluid jostling past one another.