Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Fluid mosaic membranes

Fluid mosaic membranes — practice question

The diagram illustrates a glycoprotein inserted into the cell surface membrane of a human red blood cell. This glycoprotein forms part of a system of cell surface blood group recognition sites. Which row identifies the function of this glycoprotein and the regions P and Q of the molecule?

  • Arole: antigen; region P: amino acids with hydrophobic R groups; region Q: amino acids with hydrophilic R groups in the cell’s cytoplasm
  • Brole: carrier; region P: amino acids with hydrophilic R groups; region Q: amino acids with hydrophilic R groups in the cell’s cytoplasm
  • Crole: channel; region P: amino acids with hydrophilic R groups; region Q: amino acids with hydrophobic R groups outside the cell
  • Drole: receptor; region P: amino acids with hydrophobic R groups; region Q: amino acids with hydrophobic R groups outside the cell

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI