The Current Theory of the Structure of the Plasma Membrane

question 25

Multiple Choice

The current theory of the structure of the plasma membrane is best described by which of the following models?

• A)The fluid-mosaic model
• B)The unit membrane model
• C)The electrochemical model
• D)The nuclear envelope model

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