Some cytosolic proteins are anchored to the cell membrane via covalent bonds between cysteine or serine residues and _________ within the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane. A. GPI anchors B. cholesterol molecules C. lauric acid groups D. myristic acid groups E. palmitic acid groups

Some cytosolic proteins are anchored to the cell membrane via covalent bonds between cysteine or serine residues and _________ within the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane. A. GPI anchors B. cholesterol molecules C. lauric acid groups D. myristic acid groups E. palmitic acid groups

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Chapter3: Cell Structure And Function

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Some cytosolic proteins are anchored to the cell membrane via covalent bonds between cysteine or serine residues and _________ within the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane.

	A.	GPI anchors
	B.	cholesterol molecules
	C.	lauric acid groups
	D.	myristic acid groups
	E.	palmitic acid groups

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