Botany-Cell Membrane
NEET Botany Cell Membrane MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What is the primary model describing the structure of the cell membrane proposed by Singer and Nicolson?
A
Fluid mosaic model
B
Static lipid bilayer model
C
Rigid protein framework model
D
Lipid monolayer model
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The improved model of the structure of the cell membrane proposed by Singer and Nicolson is widely accepted as the fluid mosaic model, which highlights the quasi-fluid nature of the lipid bilayer allowing for lateral movement of proteins.
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