AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

TRANSPORT INTO AND OUT OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The fluid-mosaic model of the cell membrane suggests that the membrane is primarily composed of
A
proteins and starches
B
carbohydrates and lipids
C
sugars and proteins
D
proteins and lipids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the fluid mosaic model, the plasma membrane is a mosaic of components-primarily, phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins-that move freely and fluidly in the plane of the membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of the plasma membrane as a mosaic of components-including phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, and carbohydrates-in which the components are able to flow and change position, while maintaining the basic integrity of the membrane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fluid Mosaic Model of Cell Membrane Proteins, glycoproteins, and glycolipids are embedded in the membrane, and cholesterol is inserted into the lipophilic interior. Proteins either can be partially inserted into the membrane and exposed on only one surface, or they can span the entire membrane.

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