The Main Components of the Plasma Membrane Are

Question

The main components of the plasma membrane are
A) carbohydrates, ions, and lipids.
B) lipids and ions.
C) proteins and carbohydrates.
D) proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
E) ions, lipids, and proteins.

Accepted Answer

The plasma membrane is primarily composed of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Proteins and lipids form the structural framework, while carbohydrates are attached to proteins and lipids on the extracellular surface, playing key roles in cell recognition and signaling.