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What is the principal function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the principal function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
- Act as the storage site for cellular nutrients
- Regulate the flow of materials into and out of the cell (correct)
- Provide structural support to the nucleus
- Generate energy for cellular activities
What does the term 'phospholipid bilayer' refer to in relation to the plasma membrane structure?
What does the term 'phospholipid bilayer' refer to in relation to the plasma membrane structure?
- It is composed of two layers of phospholipids (correct)
- It consists of two layers of proteins
- It forms a single layer surrounding the cell
- It is made up of two layers of cholesterol molecules
Which cellular structure forms the flexible outer surface of a cell?
Which cellular structure forms the flexible outer surface of a cell?
- Plasma membrane (correct)
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
- Glycolipids
What is the role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane structure?
What is the role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane structure?
Which statement best describes the function of Glycolipids in the plasma membrane?
Which statement best describes the function of Glycolipids in the plasma membrane?
What is the primary role of Integral Proteins in the plasma membrane?
What is the primary role of Integral Proteins in the plasma membrane?
Which organelle in an animal cell is known as the 'powerhouse'?
Which organelle in an animal cell is known as the 'powerhouse'?
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
Where are ribosomes primarily located in a cell?
Where are ribosomes primarily located in a cell?
Which cellular component carries proteins and other materials within the cell?
Which cellular component carries proteins and other materials within the cell?
What is the main function of the cytosol in the cytoplasm?
What is the main function of the cytosol in the cytoplasm?
What is the function of peroxisomes in a cell?
What is the function of peroxisomes in a cell?
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