Vote Plasma Membrane

The Official Twitter Page for the Plasma Membrane #cellvote16
Use your brain, vote for the Plasma Membrane!

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

If I'm good enough for Captain America, then you should definitely vote for me, the #plasmamembrane #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

Look how complex we are! #cellvote16 @bulleribio

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@MightyMembrane_ @bulleribio #cellvote16

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

Thanks for all of your support! We'll continue to protect you all from harm! Remember to use your brain & vote for the cell membrane!

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

@ERforOffice @bulleribio We don't do anything you say? Without us the cell wouldn't stay together & you would have nothing to do #cellvote16

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

@APBio_Chlrplast @bulleribio Too bad you only work when the sun is out, meanwhile we work 24/7!! #dedicated #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Plasma Membrane @plasmem1]

I'm the best of both worlds!! I have hydrophilic phosphate heads and hydrophobic fatty acid tails!! #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

The fluid mosaic model is what allows proteins & other substances to move across my membrane #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

I'll stay forever alone if it means keeping all of you guys safe from harmful substances <3 #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

I provide a stable & strict barrier between the inside & outside of the cell #sorrynotsorry #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

The receptors in the membrane have the ability to decide what crosses into/out of the cell #cellvote16 @bulleribio @nucleus4prez101

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

The transport of nutrients is crucial to maintaining homeostasis in ALL cells and a healthy lifestyle. #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

Without the cell membrane you would shrivel up and die #honesty #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

I have many different proteins (receptor, integral, transport) that help with selective transport #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

Carbohydrates provide an extra layer of protection against harmful substances #glycocalyx #cellvote16 @SecretService @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

Cholesterol within my membrane allows a cell to communicate with other cells #sociallife #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

The phospholipid bilayer (hydrophilic heads & hydrophobic tails) helps determine what can/can't get into the cell #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

Ions and small molecules can cross my membrane through active and passive transport, keeping harmful substances out! #cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

#cellvote16 @bulleribio

[Vote Plasma Membrane @MightyMembrane_]

The mitochondria may be the powerhouse of the cell, but the cell membrane keeps all the organelles in the cell @mitoissickbro