BI503- Cell Biology

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1. Why do liposomes not fuse with one another spontaneously when suspended in an aqueous environment?

  • Because the hydration shell of the polar head groups of the lipids needs to be removed.
  • Because fusion requires micelle formation.
  • Because fusion requires a large number of flip-flops, which are very rare.
  • Because of the rapid lateral diffusion and rotation of the lipid molecules.
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2. In a lipid bilayer, lipids can theoretically diffuse between the membrane leaflets (termed transbilayer diffusion or “flip-flop”) or diffuse laterally in the same leaflet. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

  • d) Lateral movement of lipids is faster than transbilayer movement.
  • e) B and C only
  • b. Lateral movement of lipids is slower than transbilayer movement.
  • a) Transbilayer diffusion from one membrane leaflet to the other never happens in a biological membrane unless catalysed by an enzyme.
  • c. Lateral diffusion requires a catalyst.

3. In Rao and Johnsons Cell fusion experiments, which of the following cell fusions had two mitotic nuclei in the resultant cell:

Select one:

  • A G1 Cell fused with a G2 cell.
  • A G2 Cell fused with an M phase cell
  • A G1 Cell fused with an M phase cell
  • An S phase cell mixed with an M phase cell
  • A G1 Cell fused with an S phase cell.

4. While examining the crystal structure of a membrane protein, you find several phospholipid molecules bound to the protein. You know that these lipids …

  • may enhance the crystallization of the bound membrane proteins.
  • can have head groups of various sizes and charges depending on the protein.
  • all of the above
  • interact specifically with the protein.
  • are thought to help stabilize many membrane proteins.

5. In Rao and Johnson's Cell fusion experiments, which of the following cell fusions resulted in a cell with two replicating nuclei?

  • a G1 cell fused with an M phase cell.
  • a G2 cell fused with an S phase cell.
  • a G1 cell fused with a G2 cell.
  • a G1 cell fused with an S phase cell.
  • an S phase cell with an M phase cell.

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