Which of the Following Types of Molecules Are the Major

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of molecules are the major structural components of the cell membrane?

• A) phospholipids and cellulose
• B) nucleic acids and proteins
• C) phospholipids and proteins
• D) proteins and cellulose
• E) glycoproteins and cholesterol

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Definitions:

Formal Charges

The assignment of a charge to an atom within a molecule based on the assumption that electrons in chemical bonds are evenly distributed amongst atoms.

Lewis Structure

A diagram showing the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

Tert-Butyl Alcohol

An organic compound with the formula (CH3)3COH, used as a solvent and in the preparation of other compounds.

Non-Bonding Lone Pairs

Pairs of valence electrons on an atom that are not involved in chemical bonding but influence the molecule's geometry and physical properties.