Biological Membranes Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• membrane : cell’s fluid and mosaic outer barrier. (plasma/cell/biological _ )
• cholesterol : lipid that acts as a bidirectional regulator of membrane fluidity.
• amphipathic : molecule with both polar and nonpolar parts.
• phospholipid : main lipid component of membranes.
• pi : phospholipid with inositol head. (abbrev)
• raft : membrane microdomain rich in cholesterol and sphingolipids. (lipid _ )
• tangier : abca1 disorder with low hdl and cholesterol buildup. ( _ disease)
• peripheral : loosely attached membrane proteins. ( _ proteins)
• transporter : moves substances across membranes, includes carriers and pumps.
• receptor : protein that binds ligands to trigger cellular responses.
• glycoprotein : protein with attached carbohydrate chains.
• ganglioside : glycolipid with sialic acid.
• fabry : lysosomal storage disorder affecting lipid rafts. ( _ disease)
• sarcolemma : muscle cell plasma membrane.
• tubule : membrane invagination aiding muscle contraction. (t- _ )
• disc : unique cardiac structure for synchronised contraction. (intercalated _ )
• fascia : actin-anchoring junction in cardiac muscle. ( _ adherens)
• desmosomes : strong cell-cell junctions, also known as macula adherens.
• gap junctions : connexin channels enabling direct intercellular communication.
• arvc : arrhythmogenic heart disease caused by defective desmosomes. (abbrev)