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

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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.

Which Components Form the Structure of the Plasma Membrane