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Which of the following is a major type of membrane lipid?
Which of the following is a major type of membrane lipid?
- Waxes
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol (correct)
- Steroids
Which part of the phospholipid molecule interacts with the intracellular or extracellular aqueous environment?
Which part of the phospholipid molecule interacts with the intracellular or extracellular aqueous environment?
- Phosphate group
- Hydrophilic head (correct)
- Hydrophobic tail
- Fatty acids
What is the nature of phospholipids?
What is the nature of phospholipids?
- Nonpolar
- Hydrophobic
- Amphipathic (correct)
- Hydrophilic
What do phospholipids predominantly constitute in cell membranes?
What do phospholipids predominantly constitute in cell membranes?
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What function do membrane phospholipids serve for some proteins?
What function do membrane phospholipids serve for some proteins?
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