According to the Fluid Mosaic Model of Cell Membranes, Which

question 74

Multiple Choice

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

• A) They can move laterally along the plane of the membrane.
• B) They frequently flip-flop from one side of the membrane to the other.
• C) They occur in an uninterrupted bilayer, with membrane proteins restricted to the surface of the membrane.
• D) They are free to depart from the membrane and dissolve in the surrounding solution.
• E) They have hydrophilic tails in the interior of the membrane.

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Definitions:

Probability

A measure of the likelihood of a specific event or outcome, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Independent

Not influenced by or dependent on another variable, often referred to in the context of independent variables in statistical analyses.

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures, a reliability metric that averages the time a system operates before failing.

Reciprocal

Relating to a mutual or shared relationship or influence, often used in context to describe arrangements or agreements between parties.