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the most abundant molecules in the plasma membrane are _. multiple choice phospholipids proteins glycolipids cholesterol molecules prostaglandins
The plasma membrane is mainly composed of a phospholipid - bilayer structure. Phospholipids are the most abundant molecules in the plasma membrane, forming the basic framework of the membrane. Proteins are embedded in or associated with the membrane, glycolipids are less abundant and mainly involved in cell - cell recognition, cholesterol molecules help maintain membrane fluidity but are not the most abundant, and prostaglandins are not major components of the plasma membrane.
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A. phospholipids