The plasma membrane

a. is composed primarily of phospholipids and proteins arranged in a fluid mosaic structure.
b. has a trilaminar appearance under an electron microscope.
c. acts as a mechanical barrier.
d. all of these answers.
e. none of these answers.


D

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