The approximate percent composition of proteins and lipids in the cell membrane of an erythrocyte is respectively:

1. 52% and 40% 2. 40% and 52%
3. 60% and 40% 4. 40% and 60%
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Identify the correct statement(s) regarding the structure of a typical cell membrane:
I: The lipid component mainly consists of phosphoglycerides.
II: Peripheral proteins are either lying on the surface of the membrane or partially buried in it.
III: Carbohydrates are not a component of cell membrane.
IV: Cholesterol is a lipid and is a part of the cell membranes of animal cells.
 
1. Only I 2. II and III only
3. I and IV only 4. II and IV only
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Sodium ions will be transported to the outside of the cell and potassium ions to the inside of the cell by:
1. simple diffusion 2. facilitated diffusion
3. osmosis 4. active transport
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Which of the following movement across a cell membrane will require the utilisation of ATP energy?
1. Movement of neutral solutes along the concentration gradient.
2. Osmosis of water from higher to lower concentration.
3. Movement of polar molecules along the concentration gradient facilitated by a carrier protein.
4. Transport of ions against their concentration gradient.
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