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What are the primary components of the cell membrane?
What are the primary components of the cell membrane?
- Lipids, nucleic acids, and cholesterol
- Carbohydrates, cholesterol, and proteins
- Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates (correct)
- Proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids
Which molecule is the main fabric of the cell membrane?
Which molecule is the main fabric of the cell membrane?
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Cholesterol
- Nucleic acids
- Carbohydrates
What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
- Tucked between the hydrophobic tails of the membrane phospholipids (correct)
- Assisting in protein synthesis
- Acting as a catalyst for biochemical reactions
- Regulating cell division
What term describes the amphiphilic nature of the phospholipid molecule?
What term describes the amphiphilic nature of the phospholipid molecule?
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Which organelle is responsible for controlling the materials that come in and out of the cell?
Which organelle is responsible for controlling the materials that come in and out of the cell?
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