Which Structural Component of the Plasma Membrane Is Mostly Responsible

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which structural component of the plasma membrane is mostly responsible for isolating a cell from its external environment?

• A)glycocalyx
• B)peripheral proteins
• C)integral proteins
• D)cholesterol
• E)phospholipids

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