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The plasma membrane is composed mostly of phospholipids

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What type of molecule acts as a gate for substances to enter or leave the cell?

plasma membrane


What type of Phospholipids that make up the plasma membrane?

the one in plasma membrane


A plasma membrane is found in which type of cells?

Virtually all cells contain a cell membrane, including plants and animals.


Is glycolipids a constituent of a plasma membrane?

Yes, glycolipids are a type of lipid that contain a carbohydrate chain attached to a lipid molecule. They are one of the major components of the plasma membrane, where they play roles in cell-cell recognition, signaling, and maintaining membrane structure.


Is messenger RNA a constituent of a plasma membrane?

No, messenger RNA (mRNA) is not a constituent of the plasma membrane. mRNA is a type of RNA molecule that carries genetic information from the DNA in the cell nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm where protein synthesis occurs. The plasma membrane is primarily composed of lipids and proteins that help regulate the passage of molecules into and out of the cell.


Which of the following incorrectly matches the type of cell type of protein and site of the proteins synthesis?

prokaryote, plasma membrane protein, ribosome bound to plasma membrane


What is a place where both DNA and ribosomes are unlikely to found in any type of cell?

Golgi ApparatusGolgi apparatus


What type of membrane is membrane plasma?

The plasma membrane is a phospholipid bilayer membrane that surrounds the cell, serving as a protective barrier. It is selectively permeable, allowing certain molecules to enter and exit the cell. The plasma membrane also contains proteins that help with cell communication and transport.


What type of plasma membrane transport is used for exchange?

Diffusion


What is the Plasma membrane lipid that improves the rigidity of the plasma membrane and increases the membrane's impermeability to water?

Cholesterol is the plasma membrane lipid that improves rigidity and reduces permeability to water due to its ability to pack tightly between the phospholipid molecules, increasing membrane stability.


What type of molecule is embedded in cell membranes?

Proteins are often found embedded in the cell membrane. These proteins are called transmembrane or inter-membrane proteins.Cholesterol molecules are also found embedded in the hydrophobic interior of the cell membrane in many species


What type of cell's have a cell membrane?

All cells have a cell memebrane. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic.