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Cell membrane possess lipid, protein and carbohydrate. The ratio of protein and lipid varies considerably in different cell types. In human beings , the membrane of the RBCs has approximately

A

40 per cent lipids and 52 per cent carbohydrates

B

40 per cent protein and 52 per cent lipids

C

40 per cent lipids and 52 per cent proteins

D

40 per cent protein and 52 per cent carbohydrates

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C

Cell membrane posses lipid, protein and carbohydrates. The ratio of protein and lipid varies considerably in different cell types. In human beings, the membrane of the RBCs has approximately 40 per cent lipids and 52 per cent proteins.
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Knowledge Check

  • Cell membrane is composed of lipid.

    A
    Wax
    B
    Triglyceride
    C
    Terpen
    D
    Phospholipids
  • Ratio of protein and lipid in the membrane of erythrocytes of human being is :-

    A
    1.8
    B
    1.3
    C
    0.8
    D
    0.6
  • In a cell membrane, peripheral proteins

    A
    lie on the surface of membrane
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    buried in the membrane
    C
    lie inside the membrane
    D
    None of the above
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