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:

Citrate

A salt or ester of citric acid, often used in the metabolic pathway of the citric acid cycle in organisms' cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of protein complexes and small molecules in the mitochondria that transfer electrons from donors to acceptors, producing ATP.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and pyruvic acid.