Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was put forward by:
Correct answer: B. Singer and Nicolson
- A. Danielli and Davson
- B. Singer and Nicolson
- C. Garner and Allard
- D. Watson and Crick.
Explanation
Factual Recall. According to the fluid mosaic model of cell membrane structure proposed by Singer and Nicolson (1972) plasma membrane contains about 50-60% proteins and 50-40% lipids. Lipids form a bilayer with hydrophilic heads pointing outwards. Cell membrane allows transport of some molecules by passive transport e.g., water, neutral solutes while some are transported actively e.g., Na + /K + pump.
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