NEETBotanyCell - The Unit of Life
Which of the following statements is not true for plasma membranes?
Options
- AIt is present in both plant and animal cells.
- BLipid is present as a bilayer in it. .
- CProteins are present integrated as well as loosely associated with the lipid bilayer.
- DCarbohydrates are never found in it.
Correct answer
D. Carbohydrates are never found in it.
Step-by-step solution
Chemical studies showed that the cell membrane is composed of lipids that are arranged in a bilayer. Later, biochemical investigation clearly revealed that the cell membranes also possess protein and carbohydrate.