Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about biological membranes is false?
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Biological Membranes
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Which of the following components contributes to the fluid mosaic model of biological membranes?
A
Phospholipids
B
Chitin
C
Starch
D
Cellulose
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Understand the fluid mosaic model: It describes the structure of cell membranes as a mosaic of components that gives the membrane a fluid character.
Identify the key components of the fluid mosaic model: These include phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.
Recognize the role of phospholipids: They form a bilayer that serves as the fundamental structure of the membrane, providing fluidity and flexibility.
Differentiate between the options: Chitin, starch, and cellulose are polysaccharides, but they are not components of the cell membrane. Chitin is found in fungal cell walls, starch is a storage form of glucose in plants, and cellulose is a structural component of plant cell walls.
Conclude that phospholipids are the correct answer as they are integral to the fluid mosaic model, forming the lipid bilayer of biological membranes.
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