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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