Question

T or F
the flexible nature of a cell membrane results from its CHANNEL PROTEINS.(if false what is cap. word supposed to be?) T or F
the flexible nature of a cell membrane results from its CHANNEL PROTEINS.(if false what is cap. word supposed to be?) @Biology

Answer 1

That seems true to me.

Answer 2

And it' saying ''Flexible layer'' so that would be Lipid bilayer.If I'm not mistaken?

Answer 3

No its false...channel proteins do not give d flexibility. Basically d lipid bilayer is formed due to hydrophobic interactionc between the tail of lipids. These interactions are very weak.so as the bonds r not rigid the bilayer gets fluidity.

Answer 4

:O

Answer 5

A membrane protein is any protein found in a biological membrane. They participate in various biological processes, such as cell signaling-transduction pathways. The membrane proteins also play a strong role in controlling a wide array of gradients such as chemical, electrical, and mechanical gradients and are responsible for cell structure during key cell events such as division. Due to their many functions in the membrane, they are in high concentration on the surface of the membrane. They may also act as channels that move specific molecules into and out of the membrane. Theses proteins fall into two main categories, depending upon how strongly the protein interacts with the membrane.


Some specific examples of transport membranes are channel proteins, which allow solutes to cross if they are the correct size and charge. Carrier proteins bind to the solute and lead it through the bilayer.


Channel proteins are trans-membrane proteins found in the phospholipid bilayer membranes in our bodies. These channel proteins allow specific molecules/ions (eg. Na+) to pass through, thus crossing the membrane.


lol I made it confusing to myself!

Answer 6

These are information from different websites!
I combined them to understand but it's now more confusing :P

Answer 7

@Ryaan u r rite about all des protein functions....but proteins do not give flexibility to the bilayer.

Answer 8

Yes yes I agree!
I was just explaining it to myself :3