Question

The fluid-mosaic model of membrane structure includes the following: A Option A: a lipid bilayer. B Option B: membrane proteins. C Option C: mobile components that can engage in transient or semi permanent interactions. D Option D: all of the choices are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

In 1972, the fluid mosaic model was proposed by S. J. Singer and G. L. Nicolson to describe the structure of the plasma membrane found I living cells. The model describes the plasma membrane to possess components including phospholipid, proteins and cholesterol.

The phospholipid is arranged in two layers comprising of glycerol, two fatty acids and a phosphate group. The fatty acids which forms the tail are hydrophobic (water-fearing) while the phosphate group is water-loving (hydrophobic) giving the plasma membrane an AMPHIPATHIC nature. The other component as proposed by the model are membrane proteins and cholesterol, all responsible for the fluidity of the membrane.