What is the cell membrane composed of? (Select all that apply.)
A) Glycolipids
B) Lysosomes
C) Cholesterol
D) Glycoprotein
E) Phospholipids
A, C, E
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The cell membrane is a lipoprotein structure, meaning it is mainly composed of proteins and lipids—phospholipids, glycolipids, and cholesterol; bipolar arrangement of the lipids monitors substances passing in and out of the cell. Lysosomes are organelles within the cytoplasm. Glycoprotein is a distracter.
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