Question:
Give the biochemical composition of the plasma membrane. How are lipid molecules arranged in the membrane?
Solution:
The plasma membrane is composed of proteins, lipids, water and carbohydrates. The ratio of lipids and proteins varies considerably in different types of cells. The major
lipids are phospholipids that are arranged in a bilayer. They also contain cholesterol.
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