Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the plasma membrane?

• A. The ratio of proteins and lipid varies considerably in different cell types
• B. 52 % protein and 40 % lipids are in the membrane of human RBCs
• C. Integral proteins are found on the intracellular surface of cell membrane
• D. Head of lipid is hydrophilic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The statement in option (c) is incorrect about the plasma membrane. It can be corrected as
Integral proteins are found partially or totally buried in the cell membrane. Peripheral proteins lie on the surface of membrane.
Rest of the statements are correct.