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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transport9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q151 Mark

Which statements about phospholipids in cell surface membranes are correct? 1 Fatty acid tails allow most ions to pass through the membrane. 2 Hydrophobic tails point inwards facing each other. 3 All polar heads face the cytoplasm. 4 The phospholipids help with the flexibility of the membrane.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 3 only
C2, 3 and 4
D2 and 4 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 and 4 only

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Cell membranes and transport, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 15.

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