The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of select one:
a. a phospholipid bilayer with embedded carbohydrates.
b. two layers of phospholipids with cholesterol sandwiched between them.
c. carbohydrates and phospholipids that can drift in the membrane.
d. diverse proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer.
The correct
answer is d. diverse proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer.
The main components of plasma membrane are
lipids (phospholipids), proteins and carbohydrates. The lipid bilayer gives
fluidity to the membrane, protein molecules are embedded in that layer and
carbohydrates are usually attached to the proteins.