Multiple Choice
In the context of the lipid bilayer, what is the primary function of carbohydrates attached to membrane lipids and proteins on the extracellular surface?
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8. Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
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In a phospholipid that makes up the lipid bilayer, which part of the molecule is hydrophobic?
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The fatty acid (hydrocarbon) tails
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The phosphate group in the head
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The glycerol backbone
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The polar head group (e.g., choline)
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