JIPMER2006BotanyCell - The Unit of Life
Cell membrane in animals is composed mainly of the molecule of :
Options
- Alipids
- Bproteins
- Clipids and proteins
- Dcarbohydrates
Correct answer
C. lipids and proteins
Step-by-step 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.