EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following biomolecules DOES NOT make up the cell membrane?
A
nucleic acid
B
lipids
C
proteins
D
carbohydrates
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Lignin’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The principal components of the plasma membrane are lipids (phospholipids and cholesterol), proteins, and carbohydrate groups that are attached to some of the lipids and proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biomolecules for making of cell membrane: The biomolecules that are responsible for creating cell membranes are lipids such as phospholipids, glycolipids, sterols, and proteins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nucleic acids are not structural components of cell membranes (ribosomes and nucleus are the main places where they are found). However, being open system, cell exchanges chemicals with its surrounding and cellular membrane can transport nucleic acids as well.

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