Question
Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life
What is true about fluid mosaic model?
A
Phospholipid layer is sandwiched between two protein layers
B
Phospholipid monolayer is present on the top of a protein layer
C
Phospholipid bilayer is present on the top of a protein layer
D
Proteins as embedded at places in the phospholipid bilayer
Answer
Proteins as embedded at places in the phospholipid bilayer
Explanation
Solution
According to fluid mosaic model of Singer and Nicolson, the plasma membrane has a continuous lipid bilayer having integral protein molecules embedded at places.