Multiple choice

According to Singer & Nicholson’s model, which of following is found in plasma membrane?

  1. Phospholipids & chitin

  2. Phospholipids, intrinsic & extrinsic proteins, glycoproteins & glycolipids

  3. Cellulose & hemicelluloses

  4. Protein & carbohydrate

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Major current model of membrane structure. Incorporates a fluid mosaic structure whose major features include a discontinuous lipid bilayer composed predominantly of phospholipids, and proteins (often glycoproteins) that are integral to the structure, and peripheral proteins that are not essential to reassembly of a functional membrane.

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