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Cellular Interactions with the Environment

Question 1 • FL-2002040-M/J Comprehensive Science 1 CR

Which statements accurately describe the structure of the cell membrane? Check all that apply.The cell membrane is a single layer of phosphate molecules and lipids.The cell membrane is a double layer of phosphate molecules and lipids.The cell membrane has protein channels that are partly inside and partly outside the cell.The cell membrane has protein channels that are entirely inside the cell.The cell membrane’s protein channels only let certain molecules pass through.The cell membrane’s protein channels let all molecules pass through.

Answer
A
The cell membrane is a single layer of phosphate molecules and lipids.
B
The cell membrane is a double layer of phosphate molecules and lipids.
C
The cell membrane has protein channels that are partly inside and partly outside the cell.
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The cell membrane has protein channels that are entirely inside the cell.
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The cell membrane’s protein channels only let certain molecules pass through.
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The cell membrane’s protein channels let all molecules pass through.

Explanation

The cell membrane is made of a phospholipid bilayer, so it has two layers rather than one. Many protein channels span the membrane, with parts exposed on both the inside and outside of the cell. These channels are selective: they allow certain molecules or ions through, not every molecule.

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