What is the function of phospholipids in the plasma membrane?

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Question 1 of 5

What is the function of phospholipids in the plasma membrane?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Molecules that are soluble in water cannot pass through lipid(fat). So the phospholipids are a barrier. The functions described by B.& C. are performed by other molecules in the plasma membrane.

Question 2 of 5

Which organelle is the site of ATP production?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The mitochondria is where ATP is produced.

Question 3 of 5

Membrane proteins perform the following functions EXCEPT one. Which One?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The glycocalyx refers to molecules in the plasma membrane that have a carbohydrate chain attached(prefix "glyco-").

Question 4 of 5

What is the name of the mechanism that ensures that there is a higher concentration of sodium ions in the extracellular fluid than in the intracellular fluid?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The "pump" exchanges Na for K and uses energy from ATP to function.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is an epithelial tissue?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The adrenal gland is glandular epithelial tissue.

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