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Which of the following is the main function of the plasma membrane?
Which of the following is the main function of the plasma membrane?
- 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)
What is the role of unsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol in membrane fluidity?
What is the role of unsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol in membrane fluidity?
- 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
Which class of membrane proteins is responsible for transporting molecules across the membrane?
Which class of membrane proteins is responsible for transporting molecules across the membrane?
- Receptor proteins
- Recognition proteins
- Enzymatic proteins
- Transport proteins (correct)
What is the main purpose of the cytoskeleton in relation to the erythrocyte membrane?
What is the main purpose of the cytoskeleton in relation to the erythrocyte membrane?
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What is the function of organelle membranes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of organelle membranes in eukaryotic cells?
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