MDCAT Biology MCQ #939

In the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane, how many fatty acid chains are typically attached to a single phospholipid molecule?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #939

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane, how many fatty acid chains are typically attached to a single phospholipid molecule?

    • A) Two
    • B) Three
    • C) One
    • D) Four

    Answer: Two

    Explanation: Phospholipids contain two fatty acids, glycerol, phosphoric acid, and a nitrogenous base like choline; triglycerides contain three fatty acids.