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What are the major components of the cell membrane?
What are the major components of the cell membrane?
- Lipids and proteins (correct)
- Proteins and carbohydrates
- Nucleic acids and lipids
- Carbohydrates and nucleic acids
Which technique allowed scientists to study the detailed structure of the cell membrane in the 1950s?
Which technique allowed scientists to study the detailed structure of the cell membrane in the 1950s?
- Electron microscope (correct)
- Chemical studies
- Biochemical investigation
- Plasma membrane
How are the phospholipids arranged in the cell membrane?
How are the phospholipids arranged in the cell membrane?
- Randomly
- In a bilayer (correct)
- In a single layer
- In a trilayer
What is the orientation of the polar head of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
What is the orientation of the polar head of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
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Besides phospholipids, what other molecule is found in the cell membrane?
Besides phospholipids, what other molecule is found in the cell membrane?
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