Multiple Choice
In the context of the lipid bilayer, what is another name for the cell membrane?
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8. Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
Multiple Choice
In cell biology, what is another name for the cell membrane?
A
Cell wall
B
Plasma membrane
C
Cytoskeleton
D
Nuclear envelope
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Understand that the cell membrane is a fundamental structure that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Recall that the cell membrane is also commonly referred to as the 'plasma membrane' because it encloses the cytoplasm and separates the interior of the cell from the external environment.
Differentiate the cell membrane from other cell structures: the cell wall is a rigid outer layer found in plants and some bacteria, the cytoskeleton is a network of fibers inside the cell, and the nuclear envelope surrounds the nucleus.
Recognize that the term 'plasma membrane' emphasizes its role as a dynamic and selective barrier essential for cell function.
Conclude that the correct alternative name for the cell membrane is the 'plasma membrane'.
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