A researcher noticed that a similar CH2 molecular structure was also located in the plasma membrane of an animal cell. This CH2 molecular structure contained a negatively charged phosphate group. Which statement BEST describes the primary function of the CH2 and phosphate molecular structure located in the plasma membrane? A. It contains the genetic information needed for protein production.
B. It catalyzes specific chemical reactions in the cytoplasm of a cell.
C. It stores the energy that a cell needs to perform various life processes.
D. It allows a cell to regulate the movement of materials into and out of a cell.