F6S Biology

Topic 2: Life and Health risk

2013-2014
Fluidity of Cell membrane
1. (a) Name A and B. (2%)
(b) Give one function of the molecule A. (2%)
(c) Explain why the molecule B formed a bilayer. (2%)
(d) The proteins in the cell surface membrane of A and
B were stained using different coloured dyes. One cells
membrane proteins were stained with a green dye, the
others with a red dye. The cells were then fused to form
1 cell.
Use your knowledge of the properties of cell surface membrane to
Explain these results. (3)

(i) Describe the effect of increasing temperature on the intensity of the red coloration

of the solution.
(ii) Some substances pass through membranes by active transport. Describe the
process of active transport.
(iii) Describe the roles of protein molecules in active transport and facilitated diffusion.