Quiz & Worksheet - Function and Structure of a Cell's Plasma Membrane

Instructions:

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question 1 of 3

The plasma membrane is composed of a _____ bilayer.

protein phospholipid

cell cholesterol

Worksheet

Print Plasma Membrane of a Cell: Definition, Function & Structure Worksheet

1. Molecules are transported in and out of a cell through

cholesterol
proteins
lipids
none of these

2. The _____ of a phospholipid is hydrophobic.

head
tail
backbone
foot

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and corresponding worksheet will help you gauge your knowledge of the function and structure of the plasma membrane. Topics you'll need to know to pass the quiz include the type of bilayer the plasma membrane is composed of and the number of molecules that are transported in and out of a cell.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use this printable worksheet and quiz to review:

Bilayer comprising the plasma membrane
What transports molecules in and out of a cell
Part of the phospholipid that is hydrophobic
A characteristic of the plasma membrane
Definition of hydrophilic

Skills Practiced

This worksheet and quiz will let you practice the following skills:

Interpreting information - verify you can read information regarding what transports molecules in and out of the cell and interpret it correctly
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related plasma membrane lesson
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer a question about part of the phospholipid that is hydrophobic

Additional Learning

To learn more about the skin of a cell, review the corresponding lesson Plasma Membrane of a Cell: Definition, Function & Structure. This lesson will help you: