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Author Question: Which of the following is true of the evolution of cell membranes? A) Cell membr (Read 826 times)

hummingbird

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on: Jun 8, 2013
Which of the following is true of the evolution of cell membranes?
A) Cell membranes have stopped evolving now that they are fluid mosaics.
B) Cell membranes cannot evolve if the membrane proteins do not.
C) The evolution of cell membranes is driven by the evolution of glycoproteins and glycolipids.
D) All components of membranes evolve in response to natural selection.
E) An individual organism selects its preferred type of cell membrane for particular functions.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 8, 2013
I know the answer to this :D, it's D. Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!


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Reply #2 on: Jun 9, 2013
Thanks :D It was right!


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