BIO SCI 93 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Cell Membrane, Amphiphile, Phospholipid
11 Feb 2016
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Reading guide for lesson 4 (pages 124 to 130, 118 to 119) Complete this reading guide as you read the textbook pages listed above. You might not have to read every word on every page, rather pay close attention to the questions in this guide and answer them as you work through the textbook. Also pay close attention to the terms that are underlined: these are key terms that you should know the definitions of and be able to apply in new situations. Phospholipids are the most abundant lipid in plasma membranes. Answer the make connections question in figure 7. 2. Figure 7. 3 shows a model of an animal cell"s plasma membrane. Answer the what if? question in figure 7. 4. Explain how each of the following factors affect membrane fluidity. Examine figure 7. 5 for a visual depiction of how some of these factors act on membrane fluidity: temperature, saturation level of fatty acids, cholesterol:
