Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The plasma membrane is more like a fluid than a solid.
• B)The cell membrane is symmetrical, so it is impossible to identify which is the extracellular surface.
• C)Calcium pumps move calcium ions across the membrane.
• D)In a plasma membrane, proteins shift positions and phospholipids flex their tails.
• E)There are functional differences between the two sides of the plasma membranes.

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Definitions:

Gonads

Gonads are the primary reproductive organs in animals, including testes in males and ovaries in females, responsible for producing gametes and sex hormones.

Adrenal Gland

An endocrine gland that produces various hormones including adrenaline and steroids affecting metabolism and stress response.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and energy production.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, that carry genetic information.