AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2001

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    Most abundant lipid in the cell membrane is :

    A)                 cholesterol                        

    B)                  phospholipids

    C)                 glycolipids                          

    D)                  cerebrosides

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    All biological membranes contain phosoholipids bilayer, which forms a matrix in which other molecules are attached. One end (outer end) of each molecule of phospholid is water loving (hydrophilic) where as the other end (inner end) is hydrophobic (water fearing). In membranes, the hydrophobic ends faces towards each other and the hydrophilic ends are directed towards the outer side.


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