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Which of the following is NOT a major class of membrane lipids?
Which of the following is NOT a major class of membrane lipids?
- Cholesterol
- Steroids (correct)
- Glycolipids
- Phospholipids
What is the term used to describe the solubility properties of lipids?
What is the term used to describe the solubility properties of lipids?
- Lipophilic
- Amphiphilic (correct)
- Hydrophobic
- Hydrophilic
What is the function of the lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
What is the function of the lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
- To facilitate the entry of other molecules and ions
- To provide structural support to the cell
- To regulate cell division
- To keep the watery interior of the cell separate from the watery exterior (correct)
What are the two types of ends in membrane lipids?
What are the two types of ends in membrane lipids?
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What allows membrane proteins to rotate and diffuse laterally in the lipid bilayer?
What allows membrane proteins to rotate and diffuse laterally in the lipid bilayer?
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