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Select the correct statement from the following regarding cell membrane.
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Options:
  • A $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$and $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ions move across cell membrane by passive transport
  • B Proteins make up 60 to $70 \%$ of the cell membrane
  • C Lipids are arranged in a bilayer with polar heads towards the inner part
  • D Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson
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The correct answer is: Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson
In 1972 , Singer and Nicolson proposed fluid mosaic model for internal structure of plasma membrane. This is most widely accepted model for plasma membrane. According to this model, a membrane consists of a continuous bilayer of phospholipid molecules in which globular proteins are embedded. The lipids are arranged in a bilayer with polar heads towards outerside.

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