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____ are the main component of all cell membranes.
○ triglycerides
○ steroids
○ lipoproteins
○ phospholipids
Brief Explanations
Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid - bilayer. Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails, which arrange themselves to form the basic structure of the cell membrane. Triglycerides are energy - storage molecules, steroids have various functions like hormone production, and lipoproteins are involved in lipid transport.
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Phospholipids