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Cell Membrane Structure II

Across
A protein found on the surface of the membrane
The part of the phospholipid that is hydrophobic (3 words)
A molecule that contains both a protein portion and at least one carbohydrate portion, which may function as ID tags that are recognized by membrane proteins of other cells
Type of macromolecule that forms the cell membrane with phospholipids
A lipid that has an attached carbohydrate - its function is to contribute energy and act as a marker for cellular recognition
Allowing some but not all substances to pass through freely (2 words)
Water-hating
A steroid found in animal cell membranes that supports membrane fluidity
Describes the structure of phospholipids in the cell membrane
Down
Water-loving
A molecule made up of phosphate, glycerol, and two fatty acid tails
Describes the appearance of the cell membrane - diverse protein molecules suspended in a fluid phospholipid bilayer (2 words)
The type of protein that spans a cell membrane - sometimes called a channel protein
The part of the phospholipid that is hydrophilic