Which of the following describes the fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane structure?
Correct answer: B. Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins
- A. Phospholipid monolayer with embedded proteins
- B. Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins
- C. Triglyceride bilayer with embedded proteins
- D. Triglyceride monolayer with embedded proteins
Explanation
The model proposes that the membrane is a phospholipids bilayer in which protein molecules are either partially or wholly embedded.
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