The lipids that form the main structural component of cell membranes are _____.

A. triacylglycerols
B. proteins
C. cholesterol
D. carbohydrates
E. phospholipids


Answer: E. phospholipids

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A woman with blood type AB and a man with blood type O have three children, one of whom is adopted. The blood types of the children are A, B, and O. What is the blood type of the adopted child?

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Anthrax is a bacterium that:

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What will be an ideal response?

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