Structure of Plasma Membrane

Phospholipids Bilayer

The picture above show a structure of phospholipids bilayer. This structure can be found on the plasma membrane. The components of this structures are:

1. Phospholipids

2. Protein

3. Chloesterol

Phospholipids

The structure of phospholipids consists of :

1. Hydrophilic Head - love water molecule

2. Hydrophobic Tail - hate water molecule 

Stucture of Phospholipids

Protein

There are two proteins:

1. Carrier protein

2. Pore protein

Example of substances that can pass through into :

1. Carries protein - Large water molecule [ Glucose and Amino Acids]

2. Pore protein - Small water molecule [ Ions]

Cholesterol

Makes the bilayer stronger, more flexible and less permeable to water-soluble substances such as ions