Question

The basic unit of the cell membrane is the:

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A. Fatty Acid
B. Lipid
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C. Glycoprotein
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D. Phospholipid

Answer 1

The basic unit of the cell membrane is Phospholipid.

Option (d);

EXPLANATION:

• The cells are smaller in size forms the basic unit or part in living organisms.
• Each cell has a cell membrane that covers the cell and keeps all the contents inside.
• The structure of this cell membrane is mainly classified into two layers of lipids or fats altogether called Phospholipids.
• Cell membrane is also called Plasma membrane.
• Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head, that can dissolve in water and a hydrophobic tail, that cannot be dissolved in water.