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Which of the following is true about the cell membrane?
Which of the following is true about the cell membrane?
- It is impermeable to ions and organic molecules
- It is made up of a single layer of phospholipids
- It contains only integral proteins
- It is composed of a lipid bilayer (correct)
What is the function of membrane proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the function of membrane proteins in the cell membrane?
- To maintain appropriate membrane fluidity
- To facilitate interaction with the cell's environment (correct)
- To provide structural support to the cell membrane
- To prevent substances from entering or leaving the cell
What is the role of cholesterols in the cell membrane?
What is the role of cholesterols in the cell membrane?
- To act as a barrier for substances entering or leaving the cell
- To anchor membrane proteins to the lipid bilayer
- To provide energy for the cell membrane
- To prevent the cell membrane from becoming too fluid (correct)
What is the function of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the function of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
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What is the selective permeability of the cell membrane?
What is the selective permeability of the cell membrane?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
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Which type of proteins span the cell membrane and serve as membrane transporters?
Which type of proteins span the cell membrane and serve as membrane transporters?
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What is the role of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the role of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
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What is the function of cholesterols in the cell membrane?
What is the function of cholesterols in the cell membrane?
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