With respect to the outer and inner faces of the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane,the composition of proteins is
A)asymmetrical.
B)identical.
C)not identical but symmetrical.
D)highly random and varies throughout the cell.
E)a mirror image.

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The outer and inner faces of the lipid bilayer have different compositions of proteins, making their distribution asymmetrical. Some proteins are present exclusively on the outer or inner face, while others span across the entire membrane. This asymmetry is essential for the proper functioning of the cell membrane.

With Respect to the Outer and Inner Faces of the Lipid