Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Fluid mosaic membranes

Fluid mosaic membranes — practice question

The diagram illustrates the fluid mosaic model of part of a cell surface membrane. What functions does each of the components labelled 1 to 3 have?

  • A1 antigen; 2 chemical receptor; 3 allow lipid soluble molecules to pass through
  • B1 barrier to polar molecules; 2 stabilise the membrane; 3 antigen
  • C1 chemical receptor; 2 allow lipid soluble molecules to pass through; 3 regulate the fluidity of the membrane
  • D1 stabilise the membrane; 2 control the fluidity of the membrane; 3 barrier to polar molecules

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