Question

According to the fluid-mosaic model of cell membranes, which of the following is a true statement about membrane phospholipids?

• A. They frequently flip-flop from one side of the membrane to the other.
• B. They move laterally along the plane of the membrane
• C. They are free to depart from the membrane and dissolve in the surrounding solution.
• D. They have hydrophilic tails in the interior of the membrane

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) They move laterally along the plane of the membrane