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Which of the following describes the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane

structure?

O Phospholipid trilayer with embedded proteins

O phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, cholesterol and carbohydrates

O triglyceride bilayer with embedded nucleic acids

O Phopholipid monolayer with embedded proteins

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ANSWER: 2) Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, cholesterol and carbohydrates.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • it's a bilayer because there are 2 layers (bi) - the inside layer is made of hydrophobic fatty acid tails, while the outer layer is made up of hydrophilic polar heads that are pointed toward the water.
  • carbohydrates are found on the exterior surface of cells.
  • cholesterol is another word for fatty substance and is found alongside phospholipids in the core of the membrane.
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