Multiple Choice
Which molecules primarily make up the cell membrane (lipid bilayer) in most cells?
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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?
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A cholesterol ring structure, two fatty acid tails, and a carbohydrate head group
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A glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate-containing (polar) head group
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A glycerol backbone, three fatty acid tails, and a phosphate-containing head group
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A sphingosine backbone, a peptide chain, and a phosphate-containing head group
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