Question

The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded carbohydrates. diverse proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer. carbohydrates and phospholipids that can drift in the membrane. two layers of phospholipids with cholesterol sandwiched between them.

Answer 1

Answer:

diverse proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer

Explanation:

According to fluid mosaic model the cell membrane is made of bilayer of phospholipid. Many proteins are embedded in this bi layer. Carbohydrate and cholesterol are also found in different forms. Carbohydrate can either be attached to the embedded protein in which case it is called as glycoprotein or it can be connected to the lipid molecule in layer and called as glycolipid.

Proteins can be found in two forms too. They can either be embedded in the layer i.e. they can penetrate single or both layers. These proteins are called as integral proteins. They can also be present on one side of the membrane and not penetrate the lipid bilayer in which case they are called as peripheral proteins.