Question

copyright © mcgraw hill llc. permission required for reproduction or display. multiple choice question what biological molecule found in membranes is depicted in the simple diagram? protein cholesterol molecule glycolipid phospholipid glycoprotein

Explanation:

Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails, which is consistent with the structure shown in the simple diagram. Proteins are more complex in structure and not typically represented this simply in a basic membrane - molecule diagram. Cholesterol is a small, rigid molecule and does not have this two - tail structure. Glycolipids have a carbohydrate attached and their structure is different from the basic two - tail and head structure shown. Glycoproteins are proteins with carbohydrate groups attached and also do not match this simple structure.

Answer:

Phospholipid