Q. Lipid molecules in plasma membrane are arranged in which manner?

A) Scattered
B) Series
C) Alternate
D) Head parallel
Explanation

Four major classes of lipids are commonly presents in the plasma membrane, $ie.,$ phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycolipids and sterols. According to fluid mosaic model, the lipids are present as bilayer at right angle to the surface ($i.e.$, head parallel).

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