Hydrophobic portion of plasma membrane is present in/at:
Correct answer: C. Inner core of plasma membrane
- A. Towards extracellular matrix
- B. Towards cytoplasm
- C. Inner core of plasma membrane
- D. Towards the cytoskeleton
Explanation
The outside of plasma membrane is surrounded by water molecules. The hydrophobic portions will be present away from water moelcules i.e., towards the inner core of plasma membrane. (Hydrophobic means water-repelling)
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