Which macromolecule is the primary component of the cell membrane's structure?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
Easy MCAT item. Correct choice: A. Phospholipids.
- A. Phospholipids ✓
- B. Nucleic acids
Why not B: “Nucleic acids” is not Phospholipids.
- C. Polysaccharides
Why not C: “Polysaccharides” is not Phospholipids.
- D. Simple sugars
Why not D: “Simple sugars” is not Phospholipids.
Correct answer
A. Phospholipids
Explanation
Phospholipids is the term that matches “Which macromolecule is the primary component of the cell membrane's structure” (option A). Option B (Nucleic acids) is a different value from Phospholipids. Option C (Polysaccharides) is a different value from Phospholipids. Option D (Simple sugars) is a different value from Phospholipids. Keep Phospholipids as the MCAT fact for this stem.
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Tags: Biology, American Exams, Cell Biology, MCAT
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