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According to widely accepted "fluid mosaic model" cell membranes are semi-fluid, where lipids and integral proteins can diffuse randomly. In recent years, this model has been modified in several respects. In this regard, which of the following statement is incorrect?

A

Proteins in cell membranes can travel within the lipid bilayer

B

Proteins can remain confined within certain domains of the membrane

C

Proteins can also undergo flip-flop movements in the lipid bilayer

D

Many proteins remain completely embedded within the lipid bilayer.

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C
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