5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a major class of membrane lipids?
Steroids
What is the term used to describe the solubility properties of lipids?
Amphiphilic
What is the function of the lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
To keep the watery interior of the cell separate from the watery exterior
What are the two types of ends in membrane lipids?
Polar and nonpolar
What allows membrane proteins to rotate and diffuse laterally in the lipid bilayer?
Annular lipid shell
Test your knowledge on membrane lipids and their role in forming the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. Learn about the three major classes of membrane lipids and their amphiphilic nature.
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