The Structure of a Biological Membrane Is Best Described as

question 89

Multiple Choice

The structure of a biological membrane is best described as

• A) a continuous bilayer of lipids coated with proteins on either side.
• B) a fluid mosaic of proteins interspersed in a lipid bilayer.
• C) a phospholipid bilayer with interspersed proteins, held together by covalent and H-bonds.
• D) a phospholipid bilayer with the hydrophilic groups turned inward, hydrophobic groups outward.
• E) an internal layer of protein surrounded by a sheet of lipids.

Determine the correct molecular shape using the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory.

Associate molecular formulas with the correct chemical names of compounds.

Distinguish between linear, branched, and cyclic organic molecules.

Understand the difference between alkenes, alkynes, and alkanes based on their bonding and signatures in molecular structures.

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