NEET Biology question

Select the incorrect statement regarding the plasma membrane.

(A)Ratio of proteins and lipids varies considerably in different cell types.
(B)52% proteins and 40% lipids constitute the membrane of human RBC.
(C)Arrangement of proteins (P) and Lipids (L) is L-P-P-L.Correct
(D)Head of lipid is hydrophilic.

Answer: (C)

Solution

This claimed arrangement "L-P-P-L" misrepresents the membrane structure; the standard arrangement (per the Danielli-Davson sandwich model and the actual fluid mosaic structure) places proteins outside the lipid bilayer (or embedded

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