The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of
A. a phospholipid bilayer with embedded carbohydrates.
B. two layers of phospholipids with cholesterol sandwiched between them.
C. carbohydrates and phospholipids that can drift in the membrane.
D. diverse proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer.
Answer:D
The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of
A. a phospholipid bilayer with embedded carbohydrates. B. two layers of phospholipids with cholesterol sandwiched between them. C. carbohydrates and phospholipids that can drift in the membrane. D. diverse proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer.