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The cell membrane has two main components. Name one of those components.
Proteins and lipids (phospholipids)
What is one job of the cell membrane?
Lets stuff in, lets stuff out, holds the cell together
What is the name of the lipid that makes up the cell membrane?
Phospholipid
What type of molecule is used to bring glucose into the cell?
Protein/glucose transport protein
What is embedded between the phospholipids?
proteins
What is extracted from the food you eat?
Glucose/carbohydrates
True or False: Glucose is always in your blood?
True
What is the name of the energy source made from glucose?
ATP
What causes insulin to be released from the pancreas?
Glucose levels rise/Sugar levels rise/Carbohydrate levels rise
Insulin locks onto a protein receptor found on the _____________________.
cell membrane/outside of the cell
True or False: Insulin also enters the cell when glucose is allowed inside.
False
Insulin locks into a protein receptor found of the cell membrane allowing a different protein to open so ________________ can enter.
Glucose
A phospholipid has two parts. Name both of them.
Head and two tails.
How does the head of the phospholipid feel about water?
hydrophilic- loves water
How do the tails of the phospholipids feel about water?
Hydrophobic- hates water
Explain hydrophilic.
Water loving/attracted to water
