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What is the percentage of lipids in the cell membrane of human erythrocytes?(a) 52%(b) 44%(c) 37%(d) 40%The question was asked during an interview.This intriguing question originated from Eukaryotic Cells and it’s Organelles in portion Cell : The Unit of Life of Biology – Class 11

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The correct ANSWER is (d) 40%

For explanation: The cell membrane is a phospholipid BILAYER. It also contains VARIOUS proteins. The protein and lipid percentages vary in different cells. Human ERYTHROCYTE membranes are made of 40% LIPIDS.



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