Question

Which of the following statements is false? a. Lipids and many membrane proteins diffuse laterally in the membrane. b. Sphingomyelin is a phospholipid with a glycerol phosphate backbone. c. A cerebroside containing sialic acid is referred to as a ganglioside. d. Membrane fluidity is controlled by fatty acid composition. e. Membranes are functionalized by proteins, i.e., proteins carry out most membrane processes.

Answer 1

The answers are letters B and C are the false statements.

Step-by-step explanation:

b. Sphingomyelin is a phospholipid with a glycerol phosphate backbone.

c. A cerebroside containing sialic acid is referred to as a ganglioside.