The plasma membrane is composed of
A)proteins and microtubules.
B)lipids and actin filaments.
C)lipids and microtubules.
D)lipids and proteins.
E)proteins and actin filaments.

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The plasma membrane is primarily composed of lipids and proteins. The lipids, specifically phospholipids, form a bilayer with their hydrophobic tails pointing inward and their hydrophilic heads facing outward. The proteins embedded within this bilayer serve various functions such as transport, signaling, and structural support.

The Plasma Membrane Is Composed of