Q101 / 200 · NEET 2005 · Chemistry

The cell membranes are mainly composed of:

  • A
    fats
  • B
    proteins
  • Correct answer
    C
    phospholipids
  • D
    carbohydrates

Solution

The fundamental building blocks of all cell membranes are phospholipids, which are amphipathic molecules, consisting of two hydrophobic fatty acid chains linked to a phosphatecontaining hydrophilic head group Related Theory Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a plasma membrane a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, that separates the internal contents of the cell from its surrounding environment.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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