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Q.

Which of the following constituents of the plasma membrane enables the lateral movement of proteins within the overall bilayer? 

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a

carbohydrates 

b

lipids 

c

glycoproteins 

d

ion channels 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Lipids are amphipatic in nature, as they have a hydrophilic tail and hydrophobic head. As a result, they form a bilayer in the aqueous phase. Phospholipids, being the major constituents of the plasma membrane, form a lipid Bilayer and enable the lateral movement of proteins within the overall bilayer. 

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