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Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes

6. Cell Membrane & Transport / Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes / Problem 3

What distinguishes the lipid composition of bacterial cell membranes from animal cell membranes?

A

Bacterial cell membranes contain triacylglycerols, while animal cell membranes do not.

B

Bacterial cell membranes contain sphingolipids, while animal cell membranes contain phospholipids.

C

Animal cell membranes contain cholesterol, while bacterial cell membranes do not.

D

Animal cell membranes lack glycolipids, whereas bacterial cell membranes are rich in them.

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