Which Components Form the Structure of the Plasma Membrane

Question

Which components form the structure of the plasma membrane?
A) a single layer of proteins
B) a single layer of lipids with proteins embedded in it
C) a double layer of proteins
D) a double layer of lipids with proteins embedded in it

Accepted Answer

The plasma membrane is composed of a double layer of lipids, called the phospholipid bilayer, with proteins embedded within it. This arrangement creates a fluid, flexible boundary around the cell that is selectively permeable and allows for the control of molecular movement in and out of the cell.