The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of
A) a phospholipid bilayer with embedded carbohydrates.
B) two layers of phospholipids with cholesterol sandwiched between them.
C) carbohydrates and phospholipids that can drift in the membrane.
D) diverse proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer.
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Nitrogen is a __________ in plants.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).