Explore the fundamental concepts of the cell membrane in this comprehensive biology video tutorial. Dive into the fluid mosaic model, phospholipid bilayer, and amphipathic nature of phospholipids. Learn about various protein types including globular, surface, peripheral, integral, and transmembrane proteins. Discover the functions of anchor proteins, enzymatic peripheral proteins, glycoproteins, and glycolipids. Understand the semipermeable nature of the membrane and the roles of aquaporins, transport proteins, and ion channels. Investigate carrier proteins and the importance of cholesterol in membrane structure. Examine how temperature and unsaturated phospholipids affect membrane fluidity. Benefit from numerous examples and practice problems to reinforce your understanding of these essential biological concepts.
Overview
Syllabus
- Intro To The Cell Membrane.
- The Fluid Mosaic Model.
- The Phospholipid Bilayer.
- The Amphipathic Nature of Phospholipids.
- Globular Proteins, Surface Proteins, and Peripheral Proteins.
- Integral Proteins and Transmembrane Proteins.
- Anchor Proteins and Enzymatic Peripheral Proteins.
- Glycoproteins and Glycolipids.
- The Semipermeable Membrane.
- Aquaporins.
- Transport Proteins and Ion Channels.
- Carrier Proteins.
- The Role of Cholesterol In the Cell Membrane.
- The effect of temperature and unsaturated phospholipids on the fluidity of the cellular membrane..
Taught by
The Organic Chemistry Tutor
