Q.

Select the incorrect statement w.r.t fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane:

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a

Integral proteins are partially or totally buried in the membrane.

b

The non-polar tail of unsaturated hydrocarbons is protected from the aqueous environment.

c

Removal of transmembrane protein requires crude methods of treatments like detergents.

d

The polar heads of the lipid are directed towards the inner part of the membrane.

answer is D.

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The polar heads of lipids of cell membrane are directed towards aqueous environment of cytoplasm and exterior of cell. 

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