Botany-Cell Membrane
NEET Botany Cell Membrane Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The fluid nature of the cell membrane facilitates cell growth and division. | Reason (R): The fluid mosaic model states that the cell membrane consists of a rigid structure formed by lipids and proteins.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as being fluid, allowing for processes like cell growth and division, but it does not state that the membrane is rigid.
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