Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 5: Membrane Structure and Function

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to accomplish the following outcomes.

Plasma Membrane Structure and Function

1. Describe the structure of the plasma membrane and the diverse functions of the embedded proteins.
2. Describe what is meant by a semipermeable membrane.
3. Predict the effect of osmotic conditions on animal versus plant cells.

4. Compare and contrast the passive means of crossing a plasma membrane.

5. Compare and contrast the active means of crossing a plasma membrane.

6. Describe three types of junctions between animal cells.
7. Describe the structure and function of the extracellular matrix of animal cells.
8. Describe the structure and function of plasmodesmata of plant cells.