The plasma membrane consists primarily of
A)phospholipids and proteins.
B)sugars and starches.
C)phospholipids and sugars.
D)sugars and proteins.

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The plasma membrane is primarily composed of phospholipids and proteins, arranged in a bilayer structure. Sugars may also be present on the surface of the membrane as part of glycoproteins or glycolipids, but they are not a major constituent of the membrane.

The Plasma Membrane Consists Primarily of