Plasma Membrane Structure and Function
Grade 11th Grade · Science · 45 min· Ngss Hs-ls1-2, 2.3 Plasma Membrane
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
Warm-Up Video
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Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The cell membrane is a selectively permeable boundary that controls what enters and exits the cell.
- 2
The phospholipid bilayer is composed of a hydrophobic tail region and a hydrophilic head, stabilized by weak Van der Waals bonds.
- 3
The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as composed of phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol in motion.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the structure of the plasma membrane, including the roles of phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol, according to the fluid mosaic model.”
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