Which of the Following Best Describes the Structure of the Plasma

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the structure of the plasma membrane?

• A) The plasma membrane is a double layer of protein enclosing the plasma.
• B) The plasma membrane is composed of cristae.
• C) The plasma membrane is a single ^-layered membrane that surrounds the nucleus of the cell.
• D) The plasma membrane is a phospholipid bilayer surrounding the cell.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. It's used by cells to convert glucose into energy.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized, striated muscle cells found in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body through involuntary contractions.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that are involved in energy production through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Depolarization

The process of reduction in electric charge across a cell membrane, typically initiating a neural impulse or muscle contraction.