Multiple choice

According to fluid mosaic model, plasma membrane is composed of phospholipids and

  1. integral proteins

  2. hemicellulose

  3. oligosaccharides

  4. extrinsic and intrinsic proteins

  5. -

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Fluid mosaic model consists of a bilayer of phospholipids on which proteins are embedded. The proteins which span the length of the bilayer are called integral proteins and those which are present on the surface are called extrinsic proteins.