SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 1
Download to read offline
Explain the underlying reason that cell membranes have a bilayer structure.
Solution
Cells are lined by a membrane that is plasma membrane is protecting interior of a cell and
selective permeability and monitor which material enter and exit in a cell. The ability of plasma
membrane to determine which material can move in and out of a cell is due to the molecule
found in cell and the presence of lipid bilayer. Phospholipids are the primary lipid molecule
found in lipid bilayer. Phospholipid is unique molecule because it have hydrophilic region (water
loving region) the head and hydrophobic region (water phobic) the tail. Hydrophilic region can
interact with water molecule because it have phosphate group which is a polar group and can
interact with a polar molecule like water and glucose whereas the hydrophobic region did not
interact with water.
The interior of a cell is primarily made up water and the exterior is surrounded by watery fluid
this means the plasma membrane could not possibly consist just one layer of phospholipids this
is because in this condition the one side the hydrophobic tail would have to interact with the
watery region. So cell have evolved to have two layer of phospholipid the bilayer creates a
sandwich arrangement where the hydrophilic heads face the watery environment and the tails are
inside the layer. Bilayers are particularly impermeable to ions, which allows cells to regulate salt
concentrations and pH by transporting ions across their membranes using proteins called ion
pumps.

More Related Content

Similar to Explain the underlying reason that cell membranes have a bilayer str.pdf

Cell Membranes!
Cell Membranes!Cell Membranes!
Cell Membranes!
georgie
 
The current model of cellular membranes is called PB and J sandwich.pdf
The current model of cellular membranes is called  PB and J  sandwich.pdfThe current model of cellular membranes is called  PB and J  sandwich.pdf
The current model of cellular membranes is called PB and J sandwich.pdf
bhim1213
 

Similar to Explain the underlying reason that cell membranes have a bilayer str.pdf (20)

chemical composition of plasma membrane
chemical composition of plasma membranechemical composition of plasma membrane
chemical composition of plasma membrane
 
HMP01 02Membrane structure of excitable cell (1).pdf
HMP01 02Membrane structure of excitable cell (1).pdfHMP01 02Membrane structure of excitable cell (1).pdf
HMP01 02Membrane structure of excitable cell (1).pdf
 
Biomembranes of cell
Biomembranes of cellBiomembranes of cell
Biomembranes of cell
 
Structure, composition of plasma membrane by muhammad akmal bhikh
Structure, composition of plasma membrane by muhammad akmal bhikhStructure, composition of plasma membrane by muhammad akmal bhikh
Structure, composition of plasma membrane by muhammad akmal bhikh
 
THE CELL PART 2.pptx
THE CELL PART 2.pptxTHE CELL PART 2.pptx
THE CELL PART 2.pptx
 
Cell Membranes!
Cell Membranes!Cell Membranes!
Cell Membranes!
 
Membrane structure
Membrane structureMembrane structure
Membrane structure
 
Cell membrane2
Cell membrane2Cell membrane2
Cell membrane2
 
Membrane Fluidity EXCEPT
Membrane Fluidity EXCEPTMembrane Fluidity EXCEPT
Membrane Fluidity EXCEPT
 
Plasma Membrane (Structure and Functions)
 Plasma Membrane (Structure and Functions) Plasma Membrane (Structure and Functions)
Plasma Membrane (Structure and Functions)
 
1.mosapm
1.mosapm1.mosapm
1.mosapm
 
The current model of cellular membranes is called PB and J sandwich.pdf
The current model of cellular membranes is called  PB and J  sandwich.pdfThe current model of cellular membranes is called  PB and J  sandwich.pdf
The current model of cellular membranes is called PB and J sandwich.pdf
 
Plasmamembrane
PlasmamembranePlasmamembrane
Plasmamembrane
 
Cell membran
Cell membranCell membran
Cell membran
 
Cell membran
Cell membranCell membran
Cell membran
 
KSSM BIO F4 CHAPTER 3 3.1.pptx
KSSM BIO F4 CHAPTER 3 3.1.pptxKSSM BIO F4 CHAPTER 3 3.1.pptx
KSSM BIO F4 CHAPTER 3 3.1.pptx
 
Biomembrane basic
Biomembrane basicBiomembrane basic
Biomembrane basic
 
Plasma membrane
Plasma membranePlasma membrane
Plasma membrane
 
Copy of plasma membrane
Copy of plasma membraneCopy of plasma membrane
Copy of plasma membrane
 
7. membrane structure
7. membrane structure7. membrane structure
7. membrane structure
 

More from isenbergwarne4100

Despite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdf
Despite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdfDespite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdf
Despite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdf
isenbergwarne4100
 
Could you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdf
Could you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdfCould you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdf
Could you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdf
isenbergwarne4100
 
A university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdf
A university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdfA university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdf
A university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdf
isenbergwarne4100
 
1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf
1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf
1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf
isenbergwarne4100
 
1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf
1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf
1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf
isenbergwarne4100
 

More from isenbergwarne4100 (20)

Identify and discuss the two basic principles of assessing risk tole.pdf
Identify and discuss the two basic principles of assessing risk tole.pdfIdentify and discuss the two basic principles of assessing risk tole.pdf
Identify and discuss the two basic principles of assessing risk tole.pdf
 
Help for this question please and have details For the combined ELSI.pdf
Help for this question please and have details For the combined ELSI.pdfHelp for this question please and have details For the combined ELSI.pdf
Help for this question please and have details For the combined ELSI.pdf
 
Despite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdf
Despite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdfDespite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdf
Despite the repeated effort by the government to reform how Wall Str.pdf
 
Could you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdf
Could you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdfCould you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdf
Could you please fill this out for Postpartum depressionDirection.pdf
 
A university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdf
A university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdfA university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdf
A university financial aid office polled an SRS of undergraduate stud.pdf
 
A confidential and voluntary survey conducted in STA 3024 in the Spr.pdf
A confidential and voluntary survey conducted in STA 3024 in the Spr.pdfA confidential and voluntary survey conducted in STA 3024 in the Spr.pdf
A confidential and voluntary survey conducted in STA 3024 in the Spr.pdf
 
1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf
1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf
1)Today, the overwhelming world leader in microprocessor sales i.pdf
 
1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf
1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf
1) Name the seven layers of the OSI network model, and 2) enumerate .pdf
 
8. Eenee, Meanie, and Miney each have a capital balance of $84,000 i.pdf
8. Eenee, Meanie, and Miney each have a capital balance of $84,000 i.pdf8. Eenee, Meanie, and Miney each have a capital balance of $84,000 i.pdf
8. Eenee, Meanie, and Miney each have a capital balance of $84,000 i.pdf
 
[Python] [Singly-linked list] [Element insertion] Consider the follo.pdf
[Python] [Singly-linked list] [Element insertion] Consider the follo.pdf[Python] [Singly-linked list] [Element insertion] Consider the follo.pdf
[Python] [Singly-linked list] [Element insertion] Consider the follo.pdf
 
why Cu, Pb, and Sn were metals used in early civilizations Solu.pdf
why Cu, Pb, and Sn were metals used in early civilizations Solu.pdfwhy Cu, Pb, and Sn were metals used in early civilizations Solu.pdf
why Cu, Pb, and Sn were metals used in early civilizations Solu.pdf
 
Which scenario is the least likely to be supported by the theory of .pdf
Which scenario is the least likely to be supported by the theory of .pdfWhich scenario is the least likely to be supported by the theory of .pdf
Which scenario is the least likely to be supported by the theory of .pdf
 
What is the difference between neurotransmitters and neuropeptides .pdf
What is the difference between neurotransmitters and neuropeptides  .pdfWhat is the difference between neurotransmitters and neuropeptides  .pdf
What is the difference between neurotransmitters and neuropeptides .pdf
 
5) The US government is spying on Switzerland. They believe Switzerl.pdf
5) The US government is spying on Switzerland. They believe Switzerl.pdf5) The US government is spying on Switzerland. They believe Switzerl.pdf
5) The US government is spying on Switzerland. They believe Switzerl.pdf
 
To qualify for the partial exclusion of gain on the sale or exchange.pdf
To qualify for the partial exclusion of gain on the sale or exchange.pdfTo qualify for the partial exclusion of gain on the sale or exchange.pdf
To qualify for the partial exclusion of gain on the sale or exchange.pdf
 
These questions are for Java.1. name of Java class with methods an.pdf
These questions are for Java.1. name of Java class with methods an.pdfThese questions are for Java.1. name of Java class with methods an.pdf
These questions are for Java.1. name of Java class with methods an.pdf
 
The United States Central Intelligence Agency, FBI, and National Sec.pdf
The United States Central Intelligence Agency, FBI, and National Sec.pdfThe United States Central Intelligence Agency, FBI, and National Sec.pdf
The United States Central Intelligence Agency, FBI, and National Sec.pdf
 
The study of consumer choose one brand over another and how they make.pdf
The study of consumer choose one brand over another and how they make.pdfThe study of consumer choose one brand over another and how they make.pdf
The study of consumer choose one brand over another and how they make.pdf
 
Survivin Monomer Plays an Essential Role in Apoptosis Regulation Mar.pdf
Survivin Monomer Plays an Essential Role in Apoptosis Regulation Mar.pdfSurvivin Monomer Plays an Essential Role in Apoptosis Regulation Mar.pdf
Survivin Monomer Plays an Essential Role in Apoptosis Regulation Mar.pdf
 
statistics Which is not true of p-values Select one When they are.pdf
statistics Which is not true of p-values Select one  When they are.pdfstatistics Which is not true of p-values Select one  When they are.pdf
statistics Which is not true of p-values Select one When they are.pdf
 

Recently uploaded

SURVEY I created for uni project research
SURVEY I created for uni project researchSURVEY I created for uni project research
SURVEY I created for uni project research
CaitlinCummins3
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Basic Civil Engineering notes on Transportation Engineering & Modes of Transport
Basic Civil Engineering notes on Transportation Engineering & Modes of TransportBasic Civil Engineering notes on Transportation Engineering & Modes of Transport
Basic Civil Engineering notes on Transportation Engineering & Modes of Transport
 
PSYPACT- Practicing Over State Lines May 2024.pptx
PSYPACT- Practicing Over State Lines May 2024.pptxPSYPACT- Practicing Over State Lines May 2024.pptx
PSYPACT- Practicing Over State Lines May 2024.pptx
 
Improved Approval Flow in Odoo 17 Studio App
Improved Approval Flow in Odoo 17 Studio AppImproved Approval Flow in Odoo 17 Studio App
Improved Approval Flow in Odoo 17 Studio App
 
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH FORM 50 CÂU TRẮC NGHI...
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH FORM 50 CÂU TRẮC NGHI...ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH FORM 50 CÂU TRẮC NGHI...
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH FORM 50 CÂU TRẮC NGHI...
 
MOOD STABLIZERS DRUGS.pptx
MOOD     STABLIZERS           DRUGS.pptxMOOD     STABLIZERS           DRUGS.pptx
MOOD STABLIZERS DRUGS.pptx
 
Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdfIncluding Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
 
Đề tieng anh thpt 2024 danh cho cac ban hoc sinh
Đề tieng anh thpt 2024 danh cho cac ban hoc sinhĐề tieng anh thpt 2024 danh cho cac ban hoc sinh
Đề tieng anh thpt 2024 danh cho cac ban hoc sinh
 
Analyzing and resolving a communication crisis in Dhaka textiles LTD.pptx
Analyzing and resolving a communication crisis in Dhaka textiles LTD.pptxAnalyzing and resolving a communication crisis in Dhaka textiles LTD.pptx
Analyzing and resolving a communication crisis in Dhaka textiles LTD.pptx
 
How To Create Editable Tree View in Odoo 17
How To Create Editable Tree View in Odoo 17How To Create Editable Tree View in Odoo 17
How To Create Editable Tree View in Odoo 17
 
SURVEY I created for uni project research
SURVEY I created for uni project researchSURVEY I created for uni project research
SURVEY I created for uni project research
 
How to Manage Website in Odoo 17 Studio App.pptx
How to Manage Website in Odoo 17 Studio App.pptxHow to Manage Website in Odoo 17 Studio App.pptx
How to Manage Website in Odoo 17 Studio App.pptx
 
Stl Algorithms in C++ jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj
Stl Algorithms in C++ jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjStl Algorithms in C++ jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj
Stl Algorithms in C++ jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj
 
Trauma-Informed Leadership - Five Practical Principles
Trauma-Informed Leadership - Five Practical PrinciplesTrauma-Informed Leadership - Five Practical Principles
Trauma-Informed Leadership - Five Practical Principles
 
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
 
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
 
demyelinated disorder: multiple sclerosis.pptx
demyelinated disorder: multiple sclerosis.pptxdemyelinated disorder: multiple sclerosis.pptx
demyelinated disorder: multiple sclerosis.pptx
 
The Liver & Gallbladder (Anatomy & Physiology).pptx
The Liver &  Gallbladder (Anatomy & Physiology).pptxThe Liver &  Gallbladder (Anatomy & Physiology).pptx
The Liver & Gallbladder (Anatomy & Physiology).pptx
 
Mattingly "AI and Prompt Design: LLMs with NER"
Mattingly "AI and Prompt Design: LLMs with NER"Mattingly "AI and Prompt Design: LLMs with NER"
Mattingly "AI and Prompt Design: LLMs with NER"
 
Andreas Schleicher presents at the launch of What does child empowerment mean...
Andreas Schleicher presents at the launch of What does child empowerment mean...Andreas Schleicher presents at the launch of What does child empowerment mean...
Andreas Schleicher presents at the launch of What does child empowerment mean...
 
e-Sealing at EADTU by Kamakshi Rajagopal
e-Sealing at EADTU by Kamakshi Rajagopale-Sealing at EADTU by Kamakshi Rajagopal
e-Sealing at EADTU by Kamakshi Rajagopal
 

Explain the underlying reason that cell membranes have a bilayer str.pdf

  • 1. Explain the underlying reason that cell membranes have a bilayer structure. Solution Cells are lined by a membrane that is plasma membrane is protecting interior of a cell and selective permeability and monitor which material enter and exit in a cell. The ability of plasma membrane to determine which material can move in and out of a cell is due to the molecule found in cell and the presence of lipid bilayer. Phospholipids are the primary lipid molecule found in lipid bilayer. Phospholipid is unique molecule because it have hydrophilic region (water loving region) the head and hydrophobic region (water phobic) the tail. Hydrophilic region can interact with water molecule because it have phosphate group which is a polar group and can interact with a polar molecule like water and glucose whereas the hydrophobic region did not interact with water. The interior of a cell is primarily made up water and the exterior is surrounded by watery fluid this means the plasma membrane could not possibly consist just one layer of phospholipids this is because in this condition the one side the hydrophobic tail would have to interact with the watery region. So cell have evolved to have two layer of phospholipid the bilayer creates a sandwich arrangement where the hydrophilic heads face the watery environment and the tails are inside the layer. Bilayers are particularly impermeable to ions, which allows cells to regulate salt concentrations and pH by transporting ions across their membranes using proteins called ion pumps.