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What is the main component of the cell membrane?
Double layer of lipids and proteins
What did E. Gorter and F. Grendel propose about the composition of the plasma membrane?
Composed of phospholipid bilayer
What is the chemical composition of a phospholipid?
Glycerol, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate-linked head group
Who suggested that the plasma membrane is composed of lipids?
Charles Overton
What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
Found alongside phospholipids
Test your knowledge of the cell membrane structure with this quiz. Explore the composition, functions, and essential components of the double layer of lipids and proteins that surrounds a cell.
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