Summary Plasma membrane A level OCR A
This document covers the structure and function of the plasma membrane, including its composition, organization, and role in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Key topics include the fluid mosaic model, membrane lipids and proteins, membrane fluidity, and mechanisms of transport across the membrane.
Written for
- Study Level
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A/AS Level
- Examinator
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OCR
- Subject
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Biology A
Document information
- Uploaded on
- January 8, 2026
- Number of pages
- 8
- Written in
- 2025/2026
- Type
- Summary
Subjects
- plasma membrane
- phospholipid
- hydrophobic
- hydrophilic
- cholesterol
- fluid mosaic model
- protein channels
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carrier protein
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extrinsic
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glycolipid
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facilitated diffusion
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water potential