Plasma Membrane

Question 1

Phospholipid bilayer

Answer 1

Two phospholipid layers that form the cell membrane

Question 2

Hydrophilic head

Answer 2

a water loving molecule that is attracted to water particles, and is polar

Question 3

Hydrophobic tail

Answer 3

water hating molecule that repels water

Question 4

Fluid mosaic model: what does it mean by “fluid”

Answer 4

refers to the fact that it allows components to move within the bilayer

Question 5

Fluid mosaic model: what does it mean by “mosaic”

Answer 5

refers to the diverse and varied nature of the cell membrane’s components, which are arranged in a scattered like pattern rather than a uniform arrangement