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Protein layers are embedded in lipid bilayers; this was explained by

Correct answer: C. Fluid mosaic model

  • A. Lock and key Model
  • B. Induced fit model
  • C. Fluid mosaic model
  • D. Sandwich model

Explanation

Fluid mosaic model: According to the fluid mosaic model, the lipid bilayer is retained as the core of the membrane. The structure and arrangement of membrane proteins in the fluid-mosaic model are like icebergs in the sea. The proteins occur as a 'mosaic' of discontinuous particles that penetrate deeply into and even completely through the lipid sheet. Hence, this option is correct.

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