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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
- Synthesize ATP for the cell
- Facilitate cell division
- Regulate the internal environment of the cell & maintain homeostasis (correct)
- Store genetic information
What is the composition of the plasma membrane?
What is the composition of the plasma membrane?
- Proteins and nucleic acids
- Glycogen and cellulose
- Carbohydrates and lipoproteins
- Phospholipids bilayer and cholesterol molecules (correct)
What is the function of the cholesterol molecules in the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cholesterol molecules in the cell membrane?
- Regulate cell shape and movement
- Act as energy storage
- Help determine the degree of permeability of the bilayer to water-soluble constituents (correct)
- Facilitate protein synthesis
How are the phospholipid molecules oriented in the membrane?
How are the phospholipid molecules oriented in the membrane?
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What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in transmitting information?
What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in transmitting information?
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