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What is the main component of the cell membrane?
What is the main component of the cell membrane?
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Cholesterol
- Integral proteins
- Glycolipids
What is the function of integral proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the function of integral proteins in the cell membrane?
- Serve as membrane transporters (correct)
- Maintain appropriate membrane fluidity at various temperatures
- Control movement of substances in and out of a cell
- Act as enzymes to facilitate interaction with the cell's environment
Which structure is attached to the outer (peripheral) side of the cell membrane?
Which structure is attached to the outer (peripheral) side of the cell membrane?
- Cholesterol
- Cytoskeleton
- Peripheral proteins
- Glycolipids (correct)
What is the main role of glycolipids embedded in the outer lipid layer of the cell membrane?
What is the main role of glycolipids embedded in the outer lipid layer of the cell membrane?
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In addition to controlling the movement of substances, what other cellular processes are cell membranes involved in?
In addition to controlling the movement of substances, what other cellular processes are cell membranes involved in?
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