Objective 2: Describe how a cell's plasma membrane functions
A. Understand
1. Read pg. 187 and 190 in your biology book
2. Browse through the following links to help you understand the basic functions of the plasma membrane
a. http://www.uic.edu/classes/bios/bios100/lecturesf04am/lect08.htm
b. http://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/Biology/Cells/Cell-Membrane-Function.php
B. Check for Understanding (on a separate sheet of paper)
Directions: Answer the following questions. Make sure you write out the questions as well.
1. List five functions of the plasma membrane in your own words.
2. Describe how the plasma membrane helps maintain homeostasis in a cell.
3. Hypothesize how a cell would be affected if it lost the ability to be selectively permeable.
1. Read pg. 187 and 190 in your biology book
2. Browse through the following links to help you understand the basic functions of the plasma membrane
a. http://www.uic.edu/classes/bios/bios100/lecturesf04am/lect08.htm
b. http://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/Biology/Cells/Cell-Membrane-Function.php
B. Check for Understanding (on a separate sheet of paper)
Directions: Answer the following questions. Make sure you write out the questions as well.
1. List five functions of the plasma membrane in your own words.
2. Describe how the plasma membrane helps maintain homeostasis in a cell.
3. Hypothesize how a cell would be affected if it lost the ability to be selectively permeable.