Chapter 11, Problem 16Q

Summary Introduction

To draw: The schematic diagram that shows the fusion of two plasma membranes, each having different colored fluorescent antibody molecules.

Introduction:

The plasma membrane is a biological membrane that surrounds the cell to protect it. It is a semipermeable membrane that is selectively permeable to organic molecules and ions. Lipid bilayer is the basic structure of plasma membrane composed of two leaflets of amphipathic lipid molecules. Proteins are integrated in the lipid bilayer and perform most of the specific functions of the membrane.

Summary Introduction

To explain:  Whether the colored fluorescent antibodies remain attached with the hybrid plasma membrane during their incubation at 37^° C.

Introduction:

The plasma membrane is a biological membrane that surrounds the cell to protect it. It is a semipermeable membrane that is selectively permeable to organic molecules and ions. Lipid bilayer is the basic structure of plasma membrane composed of two leaflets of amphipathic lipid molecules. Proteins are integrated in the lipid bilayer and perform most of the specific functions of the membrane.

Summary Introduction

To explain: How does the experimental outcome be different if it is incubated at 0^°C.

Introduction:

The plasma membrane is a biological membrane that surrounds the cell to protect it. It is a semipermeable membrane that is selectively permeable to organic molecules and ions. Lipid bilayer is the basic structure of plasma membrane composed of two leaflets of amphipathic lipid molecules. Proteins are integrated in the lipid bilayer and perform most of the specific functions of the membrane.