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Q.

Transverse diffusion (flip-flop) is the movement of:

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a

Cholesterol molecule

b

Phospholipids

c

Protein

d

Amino acid

answer is D.

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In the case of a membrane phospholipids, two types of movements are possible: lateral shift i. e. movement from one place in the bilayer membrane to the other within the same leaflet; and transverse diffusion is the movement of the phospholipids from one side of the membrane to the other, which is a relatively long process.

Hence, the correct option is 4.

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