Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 2 - Chemical Components of Cells - Questions - Page 80: Question 2-15 B

Answer

"Lipid bilayers are macromolecules that are made up mostly of phospholipid subunits" is true

Work Step by Step

Phospholipids are a type of lipid that consist of a hydrophilic tail and a phosphate head that makes it an excellent macromolecule for membranes and barriers in the cell. Lipid bilayers are composed of a channel of phospholipids that allow or restrict the passing of materials needed or discarded by the cell.
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