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Which molecules primarily compose the lipid layer of cell membranes?
Which molecules primarily compose the lipid layer of cell membranes?
- Carbohydrates
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Fats
- Proteins
What is the lipid bilayer of cell membranes considered to be?
What is the lipid bilayer of cell membranes considered to be?
- Static
- Fluctuating
- Fluid (correct)
- Charged
What is the net movement of substances to regions of lower concentration called?
What is the net movement of substances to regions of lower concentration called?
- Active transport
- Osmosis
- Diffusion (correct)
- Facilitation
Which process involves the continual orientation of phospholipids into a lipid bilayer?
Which process involves the continual orientation of phospholipids into a lipid bilayer?
What is the term used to describe the factors involved in membrane fluidity?
What is the term used to describe the factors involved in membrane fluidity?