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Most of the membrane is composed of phospholipid molecules. These allow the membrane to
be rather fluid (not stiff). Embedded in this membrane are proteins which give some structure to the membrane. The 3rd components are proteins or glycolipids.
Cholesterol is also found in the membrane. It prevents lower temperatures from inhibiting the fluidity of the membrane and prevents higher temperatures from increasing fluidity.
Cholesterol is only found in animal cells.
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What is the major component of plasma?
As with most biological fluids, the major component of plasma by molarity and by mass is water. This is also true for the human body as a whole.
What is the major component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids are the major component of cell membranes, but there are proteins, glycoproteins and cholesterol also in the membrane.
What are the principle components of plasma membrance and membrance surrounding cell organelles?
Phospholipids are the principle component behind plasma membranes and the membranes surrounding cell organelles. They create a hydrophobic (water repellent) boundary that keeps what's needed in and what's not, out.
Cholesterol while it is not an energy molecule has importance in the body because?
is a stabilizing component of the plasma membranes and is the parent molecule of steroid hormonesJordanM.
Is membrane permeability a major function of the plasma protein in the blood?
yes, cell membranes are semipermeable.
What is the major component of blood plasma?
The major component of blood plasma is water, which makes up about 90% of plasma. The remaining 10% consists of various proteins, electrolytes, hormones, gases, and waste products.
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 cells have internal membranes and plasma membranes?
Eukaryotic cells.
What are eukaroytic cells surrounded by?
cell membranes and plasma membranes
What is a phospholid?
A phospholipid is a type of lipid molecule that is a major component of cell membranes. It has a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail, allowing it to form the lipid bilayer of cell membranes. Phospholipids play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of cell membranes.
Which molecule has hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties and would be found in plasma membranes?
Phospholipids have hydrophilic ("water-loving") heads and hydrophobic ("water-fearing") tails, which allow them to form the lipid bilayer of plasma membranes. This dual nature of phospholipids helps create a barrier that is selective about what can enter or leave the cell.
