The Cell Membrane
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify the different parts of the cell membrane, like phospholipids, and explain what they do.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Draw a simple diagram of a phospholipid. Label the head and the tails, and indicate which part is hydrophilic and which is hydrophobic.
2. Explain why phospholipids arrange themselves into a bilayer when placed in water. Use the terms "hydrophilic" and "hydrophobic" in your explanation.
3. Describe the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane. How does it help the membrane function properly?
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