CAMPBELL BIOLOGY,VOL.II >CUSTOM<
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Chapter 7, Problem 1TYU
In what way do the membranes of a eukaryotic
Cell vary?
- (A) Phospholipids are found only in certain membranes.
- (B) Certain proteins are unique to each membrane.
- (C) Only certain membranes of the cell are selectively permeable.
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- (D) Only certain membranes are constructed from amphipathic molecules.
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CAMPBELL BIOLOGY,VOL.II >CUSTOM<
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