NEETBiologyCell the Unit of LifeMCQ+4 / −1
According to widely accepted "fluid mosaic
model" cell membranes are semi-fluid, where
lipids and integral proteins can diffuse randomly.
In recent years, this model has been modified in
several respects. In this regard, which of the
following statements are incorrect ?
- AProteins in cell membranes can travel within the lipid bilayer
- BProteins can also undergo flip-flop movements in the lipid bilayer
- CProteins can remain confined within certain domains of the membranes
- DMany proteins remain completely embedded within the lipid bilayer
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Correct answer: B
Flip-Flop movement is due to migration of lipid molecules from one lipid monolayer to other monolayer of lipid bilayer.
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