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Which among the following is incorrect about the structure of plasma membrane?(a) Plasma membrane is made of lipids and proteins(b) Lipids with hydrophobic and hydrophilic end are called amphipathic lipids(c) The plasma membrane is a lipid bilayer membrane(d) The proteins that are present on the surface of the plasma membrane are called integral proteinsI had been asked this question in quiz.My enquiry is from Cell Basics in section Cell : The Unit of Life of Biology – Class 11

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Right ANSWER is (d) The proteins that are present on the SURFACE of the plasma membrane are called integral proteins

The explanation: Plasma membrane is made of lipids and proteins. Lipids with HYDROPHOBIC and hydrophilic end are called AMPHIPATHIC lipids. The plasma membrane is a LIPID bilayer membrane. The proteins that are present on the surface of the plasma membrane are called integral proteins.



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