The Three Main Components of the Lipid Bilayer Portion of a Plasma

Question

The three main components of the lipid bilayer portion of a plasma membrane are
A)phospholipids,glycoproteins,and water.
B)proteins,cholesterol,and fatty acids.
C)cholesterol,triglycerides,and glycolipids.
D)phospholipids,cholesterol,and glycolipids.
E)phospholipids,cholesterol,and proteins.

Accepted Answer

The lipid bilayer portion of a plasma membrane consists mainly of phospholipids, which make up the majority of the membrane, cholesterol, which helps to stabilize the membrane, and glycolipids, which are important for cell recognition and signaling. Glycoproteins and water are also important components of the plasma membrane, but they are not part of the lipid bilayer portion. Proteins are embedded in the lipid bilayer, but they are not a component of the lipid bilayer itself. Triglycerides are not typically found in the plasma membrane.