Which of the following statements about cell membranes is NOT true? A) Membranes are sheet like structures, only two molecules thick, that form closed boundaries between different compartments. B) Membranes consist mainly of lipids and proteins. C) Membranes are very rigid, impermeable structures Membrane lipids are small molecules that have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties. D)

Which of the following statements about cell membranes is NOT true? A) Membranes are sheet like structures, only two molecules thick, that form closed boundaries between different compartments. B) Membranes consist mainly of lipids and proteins. C) Membranes are very rigid, impermeable structures Membrane lipids are small molecules that have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties. D)

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter3: Cell Structure And Function

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18CTQ: Why is it advantageous for the cell membrane to be fluid in nature?

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