JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    Cell membrane in animals is composed mainly of the molecule of:

    A)  lipids                    

    B)         proteins

    C)  lipids and proteins         

    D)  carbohydrates

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Chemically, the plasma membrane or cell membrane is made up of 60% proteins and 40% lipids. The percentage of carbohydrates ranges from 1-10 which are in the form of glycoproteins or glycolipids. Proteins may be extrinsic (peripheral) and intrinsic (integral) while lipids may be phospholipids, glycolipids and sterols.


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