Plasma Membranes Are BEST Described as A

question 13

Multiple Choice

Plasma membranes are BEST described as a:

• A)double layer of phospholipids with hydrophobic tails directed toward the cytoplasm of the cell.
• B)single layer of phospholipids with water molecules attached along one side.
• C)double layer of phospholipids with hydrophilic heads directed toward one another.
• D)double layer of phospholipids with hydrophobic tails oriented toward one another.
• E)single layer of phospholipids with tails pointed toward the inside of the cell.

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Definitions:

Water Absorption

The process by which water is taken up by plants from the soil through their roots to maintain hydration and support physiological processes.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which organisms exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with their environment, crucial for respiration.

Leaf Blade

The broad, flat part of a leaf where most photosynthesis occurs, responsible for absorbing sunlight and exchanging gases.

Petiole

The stalk attaching the leaf blade to the stem in plants, providing support and transporting nutrients and water.