Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Structure

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the structure of biological membranes?

• A) All membrane proteins are integral and associate with the hydrophobic region of the membrane.
• B) Both proteins and lipids readily undergo transverse ("flip-flop") diffusion from the inside to the outside of the membrane.
• C) Membranes are symmetric.
• D) The membrane lipids self-assemble to form the lipid bilayer.
• E) A biological membrane consists of proteins sandwiched between two layers of lipids, which is referred to as a lipid bilayer.

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