NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell - The Unit of LifePractice
In human beings, the membrane of the erythrocyte has approximately (i) protein and (ii) lipids.
Options
- A(i) 40%; (ii) 52%
- B(i) 34%; (ii) 58%
- C(i) 52%; (ii) 40%
- D(i) 58%; (ii) 34%
Correct answer
C. (i) 52%; (ii) 40%
Step-by-step solution
The ratio of protein and lipids varies considerably in different cell types. In humans, the membrane of erythrocytes has approximately 52% protein and 40% lipids.