Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane was given by

    A)  Robertson

    B)  Robert Hooke

    C)  Singer and Nicholson

    D)  Pantin and Mast

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicholson (1972). According to, which the membrane has a bimolecular layer of lipid molecules in the middle and protein may be intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic or integral proteins are present in the lipid layers, while extrinsic proteins are superficially attached. Fluid mosaic model is also known as protein icebergs in a sea of lipid.


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