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What are the four main organic components that compose the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane?
Definition
Phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, and carbohydrates.
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What structural property characterizes an amphiphilic molecule?
Definition
It contains both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-fearing) regions.
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How do glycolipids differ from glycoproteins in the cell membrane?
Definition
Glycolipids consist of carbohydrates attached to lipids, whereas glycoproteins consist of carbohydrates attached to proteins.
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