Semipermeable cell membranes are made of phospholipids that form a bilayer. What major benefit does this arrangement of the membrane provide to the cell?

a. The cell is able to easily change shape and size

b. Both surfaces of the membrane are nonpermeable

c. The cell has a greater level of structural support

d. Both surfaces of the membrane can interact with water and other molecules.

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Biology

Gilberto Roman

5 July, 17:46

Semipermeable cell membranes are made of phospholipids that form a bilayer. What major benefit does this arrangement of the membrane provide to the cell?

a. The cell is able to easily change shape and size

b. Both surfaces of the membrane are nonpermeable

c. The cell has a greater level of structural support

d. Both surfaces of the membrane can interact with water and other molecules.

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Giovanna · Answer 1

I believe C is the correct answer.

I don't think it's D because the heads of the bilayer are hydrophilic and the tails are hydrophobic. B I don't think would be right because the membrane is semipermeable.