Multiple Choice
In the context of the lipid bilayer, what is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
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8. Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
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In the context of the lipid bilayer, which set correctly lists the three main components of a phospholipid molecule?
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A glycerol backbone, two fatty acid (hydrophobic) tails, and a phosphate-containing (hydrophilic) head group
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A peptide backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a polar amino acid head group
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A cholesterol ring structure, a carbohydrate chain, and a phosphate head group
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Three fatty acid tails attached directly to a phosphate head group
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