Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the structure of the lipid bilayer as shown in the image?
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8. Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
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In the context of the lipid bilayer, what is the primary function of the cell (plasma) membrane?
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To store the cell’s genetic information for inheritance and protein synthesis
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To act as a selectively permeable barrier that regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell
C
To provide the main site of protein synthesis by hosting ribosomes for translation
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To generate ATP by carrying out oxidative phosphorylation across its surface
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