Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. If a statement is false, explain why it is false. a. All types of cells contain cell walls, but only some cell types possess plasma membranes. b. The distribution of specific lipids to the inner and outer leaflet is asymmetrical, or biased, in plasma membranes. c. Lateral diffusion is the movement of lipids from one layer of the membrane to the other. d. Fatty acids tails are used to embed integral, transmembrane proteins in the plasma membrane.

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Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. If a statement is false, explain why it is
false.
a. All types of cells contain cell walls, but only some cell types possess plasma membranes.
b. The distribution of specific lipids to the inner and outer leaflet is asymmetrical, or biased, in
plasma membranes.
C. Lateral diffusion is the movement of lipids from one layer of the membrane to the other.
d. Fatty acids tails are used to embed integral, transmembrane proteins in the plasma membrane.
Transcribed Image Text:Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. If a statement is false, explain why it is false. a. All types of cells contain cell walls, but only some cell types possess plasma membranes. b. The distribution of specific lipids to the inner and outer leaflet is asymmetrical, or biased, in plasma membranes. C. Lateral diffusion is the movement of lipids from one layer of the membrane to the other. d. Fatty acids tails are used to embed integral, transmembrane proteins in the plasma membrane.
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