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Which lipid is the most abundant in the plasma membrane?
Which lipid is the most abundant in the plasma membrane?
- Steroids
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Glycolipids
- Cholesterol
According to the fluid mosaic model, a membrane is a fluid structure with a 'mosaic' of various _______ embedded in it.
According to the fluid mosaic model, a membrane is a fluid structure with a 'mosaic' of various _______ embedded in it.
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic acids
- Proteins (correct)
- Lipids
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
- To store genetic information
- To produce energy
- To separate the living cell from its surroundings (correct)
- To control the movement of water
Which term describes the property of the plasma membrane that allows some substances to cross it more easily than others?
Which term describes the property of the plasma membrane that allows some substances to cross it more easily than others?
What is the main lipid component of the plasma membrane?
What is the main lipid component of the plasma membrane?
Which term describes the property of the plasma membrane that allows some substances to cross it more easily than others?
Which term describes the property of the plasma membrane that allows some substances to cross it more easily than others?
According to the fluid mosaic model, a membrane is a fluid structure with a 'mosaic' of various _______ embedded in it.
According to the fluid mosaic model, a membrane is a fluid structure with a 'mosaic' of various _______ embedded in it.
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
What is the most abundant lipid in the plasma membrane?
What is the most abundant lipid in the plasma membrane?
Which model states that a membrane is a fluid structure with a 'mosaic' of various proteins embedded in it?
Which model states that a membrane is a fluid structure with a 'mosaic' of various proteins embedded in it?
