The plasma membrane

A. uses cholesterol as its primary lipid.
B. contains cellulose.
C. has extracellular and intracellular layers or leaflets that are highly symmetrical.
D. is composed of an extracellular and intracellular layer of phospholipids.


Answer: D

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