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What is the main function of lipids in the cell membrane?
What is the main function of lipids in the cell membrane?
- To regulate the cell's energy production
- To assist in the formation of amino acids
- To monitor and maintain the cell's chemical climate
- To give membranes their flexibility (correct)
What is the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
What is the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
- Prevents phospholipids from being too closely packed together (correct)
- Facilitates DNA transcription
- Regulates the cell's water balance
- Assists in cellular respiration
Which type of protein helps cells communicate with their external environment?
Which type of protein helps cells communicate with their external environment?
- Receptor proteins (correct)
- Structural proteins
- Enzymatic proteins
- Transport proteins
What is the composition of the lipid bilayer in cell membranes?
What is the composition of the lipid bilayer in cell membranes?
What is the significance of phospholipids being considered amphipathic molecules?
What is the significance of phospholipids being considered amphipathic molecules?
How do proteins contribute to the cell membrane's function?
How do proteins contribute to the cell membrane's function?
What is the main function of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
What is the main function of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
What is the significance of having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in phospholipids?
What is the significance of having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in phospholipids?
Which type of proteins help to give the cell support and shape?
Which type of proteins help to give the cell support and shape?
What is the role of lipids in providing flexibility to cell membranes?
What is the role of lipids in providing flexibility to cell membranes?
What is the composition of the lipid bilayer in cell membranes?
What is the composition of the lipid bilayer in cell membranes?
How do proteins contribute to maintaining the cell's chemical climate?
How do proteins contribute to maintaining the cell's chemical climate?
What is the role of amphipathic phospholipids in cell membranes?
What is the role of amphipathic phospholipids in cell membranes?
How do receptor proteins help cells communicate with their external environment?
How do receptor proteins help cells communicate with their external environment?
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What is the primary composition of the cell membrane?
What is the primary composition of the cell membrane?
What type of membrane forms a stable barrier between two aqueous compartments?
What type of membrane forms a stable barrier between two aqueous compartments?
Which part of the phospholipids plays a vital role in protecting the integrity of the interior of the cell?
Which part of the phospholipids plays a vital role in protecting the integrity of the interior of the cell?
What is the main function of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
What is the main function of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
What is the role of amphipathic phospholipids in cell membranes?
What is the role of amphipathic phospholipids in cell membranes?
Which type of protein helps to give the cell support and shape?
Which type of protein helps to give the cell support and shape?
What is the significance of having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in phospholipids?
What is the significance of having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in phospholipids?
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