Membranes & Receptors: Structure and Functions

Regulates the cell's energy production

Facilitates protein synthesis within the cell

Controls the movement of genetic material in and out of the cell

Protects cell components and allows selective passage of nutrients and waste materials (correct)

Both unsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol increase membrane rigidity

Unsaturated fatty acids increase fluidity, while cholesterol decreases it (correct)

Unsaturated fatty acids decrease fluidity, while cholesterol increases it

Both unsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol decrease membrane fluidity

Receptor proteins

Recognition proteins

Enzymatic proteins

Transport proteins (correct)

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