CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Cell membranes and transport
Outline the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure. In your answer, describe the contribution of hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions to the formation and stability of the phospholipid bilayer, the arrangement and functions of cholesterol, glycolipids, glycoproteins, and proteins (including carrier and channel proteins). Also outline the main stages of cell signalling involving membrane receptors.
7 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 7 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Outline means: Give the main points briefly. Less detail than describe, but every key step has to be there. One short line per step, in order. The marks are for coverage, not depth.
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