Question

In a typical cell membrane, phospholipids arrange themselves to form a

A)
bilayer.
B)
capsule.
C)
monolayer.
D)
channel protein.

Answer 1

Bilayer is the term used to describe the double layer of phosopholipids that form both cellular and organelle membranes.

Answer 2

In a typical cell membrane, phospholipids arrange themselves to form a bilayer. This bilayer is a thin membrane which is considered a polar membrane composed of two layers of lipid molecules. This serves as a barrier around the containing cells.