Question:

The plasma membrane consists mainly of

Updated On: Jul 18, 2024
  • phospholipids embedded in a protein bilayer
  • proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer
  • proteins embedded in a polymer of glucose molecules
  • proteins embedded in a carbohydrate bilayer.
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Plasma membrane consists of lipids (20-79%), proteins (20-70%), carbohydrates (1-5%) and water (20%). Lipid molecules possess both hydrophobic and hydrophilic ends and are thus arranged in the form of lipid bilayer. Most common lipid of the bilayer is phospholipid. Protein molecules occur at places both inside (intrinsic proteins) and on the outer side (extrinsic proteins) of the phospholipid bilayer.
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