Membranes

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the plasma membrane?

  • Physical isolation
  • Metabolic activities (correct)
  • Structural support of cell
  • Monitors external environment

What is the main component of the plasma membrane?

  • Proteins
  • Cholesterol
  • Water
  • Phospholipids (correct)

What is the fluid mosaic model?

  • A model that describes the movement of proteins within the plasma membrane
  • A model that describes the function of the plasma membrane
  • A model that describes the interaction between phospholipids and water
  • A model that describes the structure of the plasma membrane (correct)

How do phospholipids arrange themselves in the plasma membrane?

<p>Tail-to-tail (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of membrane proteins?

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