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Which one of the following is not a constituent of cell membrane

A

Cholesterol

B

Glycolipids

C

Proline

D

Phospholipids

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The lipids of cell membrane are of three types namely phospholipids, glycolipids and sterols. The sterol found in the membrane may be cholesterol (animals), phytosterol (plants) or ergosterol (microorganisms). Cell membrane is made up of lipid +protein (60%) and carbohydrates (2-10%). Proline is an amino acid.
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