What macromolecules make up the cell membrane?
1 Answer
Jan 8, 2016
Phospholipids are the main component of a cell membrane
Explanation:
Phospholipids for the bilayer of the cell membrane, with their hydrophilic heads pointing to the inside and outside of the cell and the hydrophobic tails pointing inwards:
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There are also carbohydrates and proteins in the cell membrane. This is also called the "Fluid Mosaic Model"
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