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Characteristics of Life

Question 9 • Biology, VIA Fall 2026, Lstrange@sdale.org

Cell membranes are made of

Answer
A
phospholipids.
B
steroids.

Explanation

Cell membranes are primarily made of a phospholipid bilayer. Each phospholipid has a water-attracting head and water-repelling tails, which arrange into the membrane’s flexible barrier. Steroids can be present in membranes, but they are not the main building material.

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