Which Observation Can Be Used as Evidence That the Cell

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which observation can be used as evidence that the cell membrane has a fluid nature?

• A) In the laboratory, two cells from different species can be fused together to make one large cell.
• B) Images obtained using freeze-fracture electron microscopy reveal that the membrane contains embedded proteins.
• C) Chemical analysis reveals that cell membranes contain phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol as major components.
• D) Analysis of the amino acids present in protein regions embedded in cell membranes show that they mainly have hydrophobic side chains.
• E) The cholesterol content in cell membranes varies depending on cell type, and it is generally higher than in organelle membranes.

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