The _ model of plasma membrane suggests that proteins are embedded in a lipid bilayer.
Correct answer: B. Fluid mosaic
- A. Unit membrane
- B. Fluid mosaic
- C. Permeable
- D. Ultracentrifuge
Explanation
According to fluid mosaic model, the protein layers are not continuous and are not confined to the surface of the membrane but are embedded in lipid bilayer in a mosaic manner.
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