HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQSSC CGL2026General Awareness
1 mark

Identify the correct statement about cell membranes.

  1. A
    Cell membranes are made up of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
  2. B
    Cell membranes are made up of fats and fibre only.
  3. C
    Cell membranes are made up of lipids only.
  4. D
    Cell membranes are made up of roughage.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Cell membranes (plasma membranes) are complex biochemical structures primarily composed of lipids (phospholipids and cholesterol) and proteins, with carbohydrates attached to some of the lipids and proteins (forming glycolipids and glycoproteins).

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

Identify the correct statement about cell membranes.
A
Cell membranes are made up of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
B
Cell membranes are made up of fats and fibre only.
C
Cell membranes are made up of lipids only.
D
Cell membranes are made up of roughage.

Share This Question

Related Questions

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across General Awareness.

Discussion