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Cell Membrane and Tonicity Review

Quiz by Mallory Strelecky

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell (plasma) membrane?
    storing waste products
    cell recognition
    regulating transport in and out of the cell
    protection
    120s
  • Q2
    Which of the following statements about fatty acid tails and phosphate heads is correct?
    fatty acid tails repel water and phosphate heads attract water
    phosphate heads are nonpolar
    fatty acids are polar
    fatty acid tails attract water and phosphate heads repel water
    120s
  • Q3
    Which two structure in the cell membrane are involved in cell-cell recognition?
    fatty acid tails and phosphate heads
    glycoproteins and glycolipids
    cholesterol and integral proteins
    120s
  • Q4
    Which of the following statements describes an isotonic solution?
    there is more solute inside the cell
    water always moves into the cell
    water always moves out of the cell
    there is an equal amount of solute inside and outside of the cell
    120s
  • Q5
    What is the difference between a hypotonic and hypertonic solution?
    In a hypotonic solution there is less solute outside the cell, and in a hypertonic solution there is more solute outside the cell
    In a hypotonic solution there is more solute outside the cell, and in a hypertonic solution there is less solute outside the cell
    In a hypertonic solution water will move in
    In a hypotonic solution water will move out
    120s

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