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Which of the following is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Which of the following is the primary function of the cell membrane?
- To maintain the cell's shape
- To allow movement of waste products out of the cell
- To protect the cell from toxic substances (correct)
- To absorb nutrients from the environment
What are the main components of the cell membrane?
What are the main components of the cell membrane?
- Nucleic acids and lipids
- Ions and acids
- Phospholipids and sterols (correct)
- Proteins and carbohydrates
What is the purpose of the cell membrane's gate function?
What is the purpose of the cell membrane's gate function?
- To protect the cell from toxic substances
- To regulate the movement of essential nutrients into the cell (correct)
- To maintain the cell's shape
- To absorb nutrients from the environment
What surrounds every living cell?
What surrounds every living cell?
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What type of molecules are often found inside the cell membrane?
What type of molecules are often found inside the cell membrane?
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What are the two main functions of the cell membrane?
What are the two main functions of the cell membrane?
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What are the two main types of lipids found in the cell membrane?
What are the two main types of lipids found in the cell membrane?
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What is the purpose of the cell membrane's gate function?
What is the purpose of the cell membrane's gate function?
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What types of molecules are often found inside the cell membrane?
What types of molecules are often found inside the cell membrane?
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What are some substances found in the surrounding water-based environment of a cell?
What are some substances found in the surrounding water-based environment of a cell?
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