Cell Membrane Structure and Function
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What primary structural component of the cell membrane contributes to its fluidity?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Cholesterol
  • Phospholipids (correct)
  • Which component of the cell membrane is primarily responsible for selective permeability?

  • Glycoproteins
  • Sterols
  • Phospholipid bilayer
  • Protein channels (correct)
  • How does the presence of cholesterol within the cell membrane affect its properties?

  • Enhances membrane fluidity at low temperatures (correct)
  • Completely prevents the diffusion of proteins
  • Increases membrane rigidity
  • Decreases the membrane permeability to water
  • Carbohydrates attached to proteins in the cell membrane primarily function to:

    <p>Act as recognition sites for cell communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the amphipathic nature of phospholipids in the cell membrane?

    <p>It allows phospholipids to form bilayers with hydrophobic interiors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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