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What are the primary components of the cell membrane?
What are the primary components of the cell membrane?
- Carbohydrates, cholesterol, and nucleic acids
- Proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
- Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates (correct)
- Nucleic acids, lipids, and proteins
What is the main fabric of the cell membrane?
What is the main fabric of the cell membrane?
- Proteins
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Carbohydrates
Where is cholesterol located in the cell membrane?
Where is cholesterol located in the cell membrane?
- Bound to the cytoplasmic side of the membrane
- Attached to the extracellular surface of the membrane
- Embedded within the phosphate head groups of phospholipids
- Tucked between the hydrophobic tails of the membrane phospholipids (correct)
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
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What term describes the amphiphilic nature of phospholipids?
What term describes the amphiphilic nature of phospholipids?
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