Q. The plasma membrane consists mainly of
A) Phospholipids embedded in a protein bilayer
B) Proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer
C) Proteins embedded in a polymer of glucose molecules
D) Proteins embedded in a carbohydrate bilayer
Explanation
According to fluid mosaic given by singer and Nicolson (1972), plasma membrane consists of a continuous bilayer of phospholipid molecules, in which globular proteins are embedded.
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