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take the quiz below to see how well you know the vocabulary from this module. are major components of the plasma membrane. triglycerides phospholipids essential fats waxes check reuse
The plasma membrane is mainly composed of a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails, which arrange themselves to form the basic structure of the membrane. Triglycerides are energy - storage molecules, essential fats are needed for normal body function but not membrane components, and waxes are protective coatings in plants and some animals, not major plasma - membrane components.
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B. phospholipids