Question

Which mineral is a principal component of cell membranes?​

a. ​magnesium
b. ​iodine
c. ​potassium
d. ​phosphorus
e. ​iron?

Answer 1

D. Phosphorus. Hope this helped and that it was right :p

Answer 2

The principal component of cell membranes is

d.​phosphorus

Step-by-step explanation:

• The cell membrane is known as the biological membrane that protect the cell from its external condition.

• The important components of the cell membrane are phospholipids which contain two fatty acids, a phosphate group, glycerol and organic molecule like choline.

• The structure and the functioning of the cell depend on the membrane which is attached to the phosphate group.

• Phosphate is a principal component of the cell membrane because it forms phospholipids,by which cell membrane is made.