The basic structure of cell membranes (a) Is a lipid bilayer that serves as a barrier to water soluble molecules (b) Differs ultra structurally for internal and external membranes of cell (c) Is best described as lipids dispersed within a protein bilayer (d) Is visualised as bilaminar structure with transmission electron microscopy

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