10 Questions
Which of the following is true about the cell membrane?
It is composed of a lipid bilayer
What is the function of membrane proteins in the cell membrane?
To facilitate interaction with the cell's environment
What is the role of cholesterols in the cell membrane?
To prevent the cell membrane from becoming too fluid
What is the function of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
To loosely attach to the outer side of the cell membrane and act as enzymes
What is the selective permeability of the cell membrane?
It allows only certain substances to enter and leave the cell
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?
Nucleic acids
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Controlling movement of substances in and out of the cell
Which type of proteins span the cell membrane and serve as membrane transporters?
Integral proteins
What is the role of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
Facilitating interaction with the cell's environment
What is the function of cholesterols in the cell membrane?
Maintaining appropriate membrane fluidity
Test your knowledge about the cell membrane with this quiz! Learn about its structure, functions, and composition of phospholipids and cholesterol.
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