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Unit 2 FRQ Quiz

(Topics 2.4 - 2.9)


The fluid-mosaic model of the cell membrane says that the membrane is a fluid
structure with a “mosaic” of various proteins embedded in or attached to a bilayer of
phospholipids. This model provides insights into the vital role of cell membranes.

(a) Identify and describe ONE specific type of membrane protein found in the cell
membrane.

(b) The selective permeability of the cell membrane is crucial for maintaining cellular
homeostasis. Explain how the phospholipid bilayer contributes to the selective
permeability of the membrane.

(c) Cells rely on transport mechanisms to move specific substances across the
membrane. Choose TWO of the following transport mechanisms, listed below, and
identify the type of transport mechanism it uses to transport its substances.
Explain how the two chosen transport mechanisms operate at the molecular level.
- Sodium-potassium pump
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
1B: FRQ
Unit 2 FRQ Quiz
(Topics 2.4 - 2.9)
Living cells require multiple materials to be transported in and out of the cells to fulfill different
needs. Ions, solutes, and other molecules move across the membrane in different ways depending on
their structure.

(a) Transmembrane proteins constantly facilitate the movement of molecules across the plasma
membrane. Identify and describe the specific transport mechanism of carrier proteins to help
move molecules across cell membranes.

(b) Human cells require various substances to pass in and out of their plasma membranes often.
Design an experiment to investigate which of the molecules listed below can pass through the
cell membrane via active transport.
- Glucose
- Sodium and potassium ions
- H2O

(c) Results from a laboratory experiment show the molar concentrations of the solutions listed
below. One notable experiment condition was that the temperature of all solutions was 73°C.
Calculate the solute potential, to the nearest tenth, for TWO of the molecules from the
experiment.
- H2O solution (concentration: 1.0 M) Solute Potential of a Solution
- Glucose solution (concentration: 0.5 M) Ψs = -iCRT
- Grape juice solution (concentration: 0.4 M) 3B: FRQ
Unit 2 FRQ Quiz
(Topics 2.4 - 2.9)
Living cells maintain proper functions by controlling the movement of materials across
their membranes and establishing concentration gradients. In addition, water potential
plays a crucial role in these processes.

(a) To establish concentration gradients across plasma membranes, cells often employ
active transport mechanisms. Identify one specific cellular mechanism or process
that relies on the establishment and maintenance of a concentration gradient across
a plasma membrane. Explain how this concentration gradient is created and its
role in the mentioned cellular process.

(b) Water potential (Ψ) is described by the following formulas.


(1) Ψ = Ψp + Ψs
(2) Ψs = -iCRT
Discuss the variables in both formulas and describe how they affect water
potential.

(c) Farmlands located near coastal regions are being threatened by encroaching
seawater seeping into the soil. In terms of water potential, explain how seawater
could affect plant cells, and why this could lead to decreased crop production.
4B: FRQ

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