Which of the Following Provides the Most Likely Explanation for Why

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the most likely explanation for why cell membranes are asymmetrical?

• A) Proteins only function on the cytoplasmic side of the cell membrane, which results in asymmetry across the membrane.
• B) Cell-to-cell communication requires different proteins on the surfaces of interacting cells.
• C) The molecular composition of the inner and outer layers of the cell membrane is determined by genes.
• D) The two sides of a cell membrane face different environments and carry out different functions.

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Definitions:

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Steiner's Law

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