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Which macromolecule provides the basic structure and framework of the membrane?
Which macromolecule provides the basic structure and framework of the membrane?
- Cholesterol
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of phospholipids in the membrane?
What is the primary characteristic of phospholipids in the membrane?
- Polar tails
- Non-polar tails
- Amphibathic nature (correct)
- Hydrophobic head
Which type of lipid is the most abundant in biological membranes?
Which type of lipid is the most abundant in biological membranes?
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Glycolipids
- Cholesterol
- Sphingomyelin
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in biological membranes?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in biological membranes?
Which component of the membrane is responsible for selective permeability?
Which component of the membrane is responsible for selective permeability?
What type of fatty acids make the membrane less fluid and are considered 'bad fats'?
What type of fatty acids make the membrane less fluid and are considered 'bad fats'?
What is the function of glycolipids in the cell membrane?
What is the function of glycolipids in the cell membrane?
Which type of membrane protein is involved in transmitting signals from outside a cell into the inside of the cell?
Which type of membrane protein is involved in transmitting signals from outside a cell into the inside of the cell?
What plays a key role in cell-cell recognition and the ability of a cell to distinguish one cell from another?
What plays a key role in cell-cell recognition and the ability of a cell to distinguish one cell from another?
What is the main reason for the fluidity of the cell membrane?
What is the main reason for the fluidity of the cell membrane?
