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According to the fluid mosaic model, the plasma membrane is composed of which of the following?:

Correct answer: D. All of these

  • A. Phospholipids
  • B. Extrinsic proteins
  • C. Intrinsic proteins
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Plasma membrane separates the internal and external environment of a cell. It is composed of phospholipids with hydrophilic heads towards the outer surface and hydrophobic tails facing each other. It contains both intrinsic and extrinsic proteins.

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