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What is the function of Phospholipids in the cell membrane?

Maintains structural integrity

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Which cell membrane component maintains structural integrity?

Phospholipids

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What is the function of Cholesterol in the cell membrane?

Acts as a buffer and stabilizes the membrane

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Which component acts as a buffer and stabilizes the cell membrane?

Cholesterol

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What are the two functions of Peripheral proteins?

Connecting points for the cytoskeleton and help transmit signals that come from outside the cell

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Which cell membrane component serves as connecting points for the cytoskeleton and helps transmit signals that come from outside the cell?

Peripheral proteins

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What is the function of Integral proteins?

Serve as transport channels or pumps

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Which cell membrane proteins serve as transport channels or pumps?

Integral proteins

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What is the primary function of Glycoproteins and glycolipids?

Identification and cell-cell recognition

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Which cell membrane components are responsible for identification and cell-cell recognition?

Glycoproteins and glycolipids