BIOL 1001 Chapter : Chapter 5 Biology

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Fluid mosaic model: cell membranes= patchwork (mosaic) of different proteins, proteins within fluid of phospholipid bilayer, constantly shift and flow, membrane components remain constant, distribution of proteins and phospholipids changes over time. Fluidity of membrane: based on orientation and bonds of phospholipids, hydrophilic heads, orient towards watery environments, form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, hydrophobic tails, orient towards center of membrane, some with unsaturated fatty acids in tail. Degree of membrane fluidity: based on level of fatty acid saturation, amount of cholesterol, stabilizes bilayer, make membrane less permeable, varies between cells, allows cell to perform different functions, allows cells to function in different environments, ex. Soution: more unsaturated fatty acid and less cholesterol. Lysosomes: merge with membranes of other organelles (ex. Cell membranes: surround cell and organelles (eukaryotes, functions, phospholipid bilayer, isolates cell contents from environment, embedded proteins, transport essential molecules and ions. Between organelles and cytoplasm: regulate biochemical reactions, create attachments in and between cells, allow communication between cells.

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