The neural cell membrane consists of a(n)
A) outer layer of proteins and an inner layer of phospholipids.
B) single layer of phospholipids.
C) double layer of phospholipids.
D) double layer of proteins.

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The neural cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer, which is a double layer of phospholipids. This bilayer consists of two layers of phospholipid molecules, with their hydrophilic (water-loving) heads facing outward and their hydrophobic (water-fearing) tails facing inward. This structure provides a selectively permeable barrier for the cell, regulating the movement of molecules into and out of the cell.

The Neural Cell Membrane Consists of A(n)