The plasma membrane isa. a carbohydrate layer that surrounds groups of cells to protect them.b. a double lipid layer with proteins inserted in it, which surrounds every cell individually.c. a thin sheet of structural proteins that encloses cytoplasm.d. composed of proteins that form a protective barrier.

The plasma membrane isa. a carbohydrate layer that surrounds groups of cells to protect them.b. a double lipid layer with proteins inserted in it, which surrounds every cell individually.c. a thin sheet of structural proteins that encloses cytoplasm.d. composed of proteins that form a protective barrier.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter3: Cells And How They Work

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3SQ: Cell membranes consist mainly of a _________. a. carbohydrate bilayer and proteins b. protein...

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