Which of the following statements best describes the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane?
A)A lipid bilayer with protein molecules dispersed within it
B)A single layer of proteins surrounding a single layer of lipids
C)A single layer of lipids surrounding a layer of proteins
D)A single layer of proteins with lipid molecules dispersed within
E)A protein bilayer sandwiching a layer of lipids
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A)A lipid bilayer with protein molecules dispersed within it
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