Question

which statement best describes a direct result of damage to a phospholipid bilayer?
the balance of ions inside a cell will be disrupted and proteins could leak out because the phospholipid bilayer forms the cell membrane.
energy storage will be disrupted because the phospholipid bilayer is responsible for storing energy in the body.
chemical messages could not be sent to different parts of the body because the phospholipid bilayer forms hormones.
a person would be vulnerable to disease because the phospholipid bilayer helps to fight infections in the body.

Explanation:

The phospholipid bilayer forms the cell - membrane which controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell. Damage to it would disrupt ion balance and allow proteins to leak out. Energy - storage is mainly related to fats and carbohydrates, not phospholipid bilayers. Hormones are mainly made of proteins, steroids etc., not phospholipid bilayers. The immune system, not phospholipid bilayers, helps fight infections.

Answer:

The balance of ions inside a cell will be disrupted and proteins could leak out because the phospholipid bilayer forms the cell membrane.