NEET Botany Cell Membrane Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The fluid nature of the cell membrane is crucial for cell growth and division.
Reason (R): The cell membrane's fluidity allows proteins to move laterally within the lipid bilayer.
Both A and R are true and R explains A.
Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The fluid mosaic model describes how the fluid nature of the membrane allows for lateral movement of proteins, which is crucial for processes like cell growth and division.
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