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The hydrophobic phospholipid tails in the plasma membrane bilayer point toward?

The hydrophobic phospholipid (HPhoPL) tails in the plasma membrane bilayer points toward the other mirrored HPhoPL tailfrom the other side of bilayer. The polar sides point to the outside: the 'water'side of the cel content.


How does oxygen crosses the plasma membrane if thr concentration of oxygen is lower inside the cell than it is outside the cell?

Oxygen crosses the plasma membrane through passive diffusion, moving from an area of higher concentration (outside the cell) to an area of lower concentration (inside the cell). This process occurs due to the concentration gradient and the lipid nature of the plasma membrane, which allows small, nonpolar molecules like oxygen to pass through easily.


Osmosis can only if water travels through what?

Osmosis can only occur if water travels through a semi-permeable membrane. This membrane allows water molecules to pass through but restricts the movement of solute particles. Osmosis is the process of water moving from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane.


What is movement of materials into and out of the cells is controlled by?

The cell membrane is the part of the cell that regulates what goes in and out of the cell. It is a very thin membrane containing the whole cell inside it. If you want to see a cell membrane, heres an easy project you can do. Materials 1 egg 1 jar (glass or plastic) Enough WHITE VINEGAR to fill the jar 1. pour the vinegar into the jar. 2. place the egg in the jar. 3. Wait for a few days. What happens is the eggs shell will dissolve, leaving the membrane exposed. The membrane is very sensitive, so don't apply too much pressure to the outside.


What is hydrophilic moiety?

The word moiety ( /ˈmɔɪəti/) is often used synonymously to "functional group," but, according to the IUPAC definition,[3] a moiety is a part of a molecule that may include either whole functional groups or parts of functional groups as substructures.(wikipedia)So basically, a hydrophilic moiety is just part of a molecule that is hydrophilic, the phospholipid heads on the inner and outer leaflets of the plasma membrane.

Related Questions

Can large polar molecules pass through the plasma membrane?

No, large polar molecules cannot pass through the plasma membrane.


What surrounds the organelles in the plasma membrane?

The cytoplasm surrounds the organelles in the plasma membrane. The cytoplasm is a gel-like substance composed of water, enzymes, salts, and various organic molecules. It fills the space inside the cell and provides a medium for chemical reactions to occur.


What Molecules in the plasma membrane function as transporters?

Proteins


What are most of the molecules that compose the plasma membrane?

phospholipids


What are the molecules in the plasma membrane made of?

phospholipids are the molecules that make up the plasma membrane and they are made of polar (hydrophilic) heads and 2 non-polar (hydrophobic) tails


What type of molecules embebbed in the plasma membrane allows molecules to pass through the membrane by active or passive transport?

proteins


How do glucose molecules cross a plasma membrane?

Facilitated Diffusion


What is the job of the plasma membrane?

it regulates the entry and exitof the molecules


The cell membrane also is called the?

The cell membrane is also known as the plasma membrane or the cytoplasmic membrane. It is a biological membrane that separates all cells' interior from the outside, though can be permeated by selection ions and molecules. Its basic function is to protect the cell from its surroundings.


A double layer of these molecules makes up the plasma membrane?

A double layer of phospholipids makes up the plasma membrane.


Do some bacteria not have a plasma membrane?

All bacteria have a plasma membrane, which is a semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell and regulates the passage of molecules in and out of the cell. The plasma membrane is essential for bacterial survival and function.


What part of the cell membrane attracts water molecules?

The hydrophilic heads of phospholipids in the cell membrane attract water molecules. These heads have a charge that interacts with the polar water molecules, allowing them to form hydrogen bonds with the water. This hydrophilic property helps create a stable structure for the cell membrane.