Fluid Mosaic ModelEasyQuestion 8013
Question
The fluid mosaic model explains the plasma membrane as a:
- ALipid bilayer with embedded proteinsCorrect
- BProtein wall coated by cellulose
- CRigid carbohydrate sheet
- DSingle phospholipid layer without proteins
Correct answer
Lipid bilayer with embedded proteins
Explanation
According to the fluid mosaic model, proteins are arranged within a fluid phospholipid bilayer.