2. Membranes constitute an integral component of the lipid bilayer. a. List any two classes of lipids that make up the membrane bilayer. b. List the three major classes of proteins found in the lipid bilayer c. Are triacylglycerols polar or non-polar? d. List at least three main functions of triacylglycerols.
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Two classes of lipids that make up the membrane bilayer are **phospholipids** and **glycolipids**. b. The three major classes of proteins found in the lipid bilayer are **integral proteins**, **peripheral proteins**, and **lipid-anchored proteins**. Show more…
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