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    The document is a quiz about cell membrane structure and function. It contains 15 multiple choice questions testing understanding of key concepts like the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, phospholipid bilayer properties, cholesterol function, endocytosis, diffusion, active transport, membrane protein roles, and transport mechanisms like facilitated diffusion and pumps.

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    Quiz Cell Membrane

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    The document is a quiz about cell membrane structure and function. It contains 15 multiple choice questions testing understanding of key concepts like the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, phospholipid bilayer properties, cholesterol function, endocytosis, diffusion, active transport, membrane protein roles, and transport mechanisms like facilitated diffusion and pumps.

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    The document is a quiz about cell membrane structure and function. It contains 15 multiple choice questions testing understanding of key concepts like the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, phospholipid bilayer properties, cholesterol function, endocytosis, diffusion, active transport, membrane protein roles, and transport mechanisms like facilitated diffusion and pumps.

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    QUIZ CELL MEMBRANE

    1) The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of


    A) Two layers of phospholipids with protein sandwiched between them.
    B) A protein bilayer with embedded phospholipids.
    C) A phospholipid single layer with embedded proteins
    D) A phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins

    2) Membrane phospholipids
    A) Have hydrophilic heads that face outward and are exposed to water.
    B) Have hydrophobic tails that face inward and are shielded from water.
    C) Both A & B are correct
    D) None of the choices are correct.

    3) The cholesterol associated with cell membranes


    A) Is attached to membrane proteins and extends into the watery environment
    surrounding the cell.
    B) Helps to stabilize the cell membrane at higher or lower temperature.
    C) Is an abnormality resulting from a diet high in cholesterol.
    D) Makes the cell membrane fluid at room temperature.
    E) None of the choices are correct.

    4) Low density lipoproteins (LDLs or bad cholesterol) are taken up in-bulk


    into the cytoplasm of a cell. This
    Process is an example of
    A) Endocytosis.
    B) Exocytosis.
    C) Molecular transport.
    D) Osmosis.
    E) Diffusion.

    5) Diffusion does not require the cell to expend ATP. Therefore, diffusion is
    considered a type of
    A) Endocytosis.
    B) Exocytosis.
    C) Active transport.
    D) Passive transport.
    6) Which of the following is not a true statement about diffusion? Diffusion
    A) Occurs from a high to a low concentration
    B) Occurs from a low to a high concentration

    7) A major function of glycoproteins and glycolipids in the cell membrane is to


    A) Allow the cells to recognize each other.
    B) Help the cell retain its shape.
    C) Help the cell resist swelling.
    D) Glue cells together to form tissues.
    E) Attach the cell membrane to the cytoskeleton.

    8) The act of a white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is


    A) Endocytosis
    B) Exocytosis.
    C) Osmosis.
    D) Diffusion
    .
    9) Which one of the following is not a function of the plasma membrane? The
    plasma membrane
    A) Has receptors for chemical messages.
    B) Plays a role in signal transduction.
    C) Is involved in self-recognition.
    D) Is the control center of the cell.
    E) Forms a selective barrier around the cell.

    10) Which one of the following is not a function of membrane proteins?


    Membrane proteins
    A) Provide cellular identification tags.
    B) Attach the membrane to the cytoskeleton.
    C) Serve as enzymes.
    D) Form junctions between cells.
    E) All of the choices are membrane protein functions.
    11) Which one of the following processes could result in the net movement of a
    substance into a cell, if the substance is more concentrated in the cell than in
    the surroundings?
    A) Active transport
    B) Diffusion
    C) Osmosis
    D) Facilitated diffusion
    E) None of the choices are correct.

    12) What is the immediate source of energy for active transport?


    A) Carbohydrates
    B) Lipids
    C) ATP
    D) A & B

    13) Which of the following terms is used to describe a membrane protein


    capable of moving substances from a low to a high concentration?
    A) transporter
    B) pump
    C) diffuser
    D) oxidizer
    E) reducer

    14) Active transport


    A) can move solutes up a concentration gradient. B) requires the cell to expend
    energy.
    C) uses ATP as an energy source. D) is necessary to allow nerves to function
    properly.
    E) All of the choices are correct.

    15) Passive movement of a molecule across a biological membrane requires


    _______ and moves a substance ______ its concentration gradient.
    A) transport proteins . . . against
    B) energy . . . down
    C) energy and transport proteins . . . down
    D) transport proteins . . . down
    E) energy and transport proteins . . . against

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