Question Detail
Question
Which macromolecule makes up the majority of the cell membrane?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Lipids, specifically phospholipids, form the basic structural framework of the cell membrane—the phospholipid bilayer. While proteins are abundant and crucial for function, lipids make up the majority by number of molecules and form the continuous structure.
Hint
What forms the double-layered foundation of the cell membrane?