NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Cell The Unit Of Life

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    Select the correct statement from the following regarding cell membrane. [AIPMT (S) 2012]

    A) \[N{{a}^{+}}\] and \[{{K}^{+}}\]ions move across cell membrane by passive transport

    B) Proteins make up 60 to 70% of the cell membrane

    C) Lipids are arranged in a bilayer with polar heads towards the inner part

    D) None of thise

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [D] In 1972, Singer and Nicolson proposed fluid mosaic model for internal structure of plasma membrane. This is most widely accepted model for plasma membrane. According to this model, a membrane consists of a continuous bilayer of phospholipid molecules in which globular proteins are embedded. The lipids are arranged in a bilayer with polar heads towards outerside.


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