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Which of the following describes the plasma membrane?

A) a single layer of phospholipids forms the membrane
B) a double layer of protein forms the membrane
C) the membrane is made up of cristae
D) a bilayer of phospholipids forms the membrane

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out.

Bilayer

A bilayer typically refers to a double layer of closely packed atoms or molecules, the most common example being the lipid bilayer of cell membranes that forms the cell's outer boundary.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

  • Acquire knowledge on the primary components and configuration of the cell membrane.
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