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According to most widely accepted model of plasma membrane:-

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Liquid protein layer is surrounded by phospholipids

B

Lipid are embedded in fluid layer of proteins

C

Proteins are embedded in fluid layer of phospholipids

D

Liquid phopholipid layer is surrounded by proteins

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the most widely accepted model of the plasma membrane and which statement correctly describes it. 2. **Identifying the Model**: The widely accepted model of the plasma membrane is known as the Fluid Mosaic Model, proposed by scientists Singer and Nicholson in 1972. 3. **Components of the Plasma Membrane**: According to the Fluid Mosaic Model, the plasma membrane consists of a lipid bilayer primarily made up of phospholipids. Each phospholipid has a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails. 4. **Arrangement of Proteins**: In this model, proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer. These proteins can be integral (spanning the membrane) or peripheral (attached to the surface). 5. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A**: "Liquid protein layer is surrounded by phospholipids" - Incorrect. The proteins are embedded in the lipid layer, not surrounded by it. - **Option B**: "Lipids are embedded in fluid layer of proteins" - Incorrect. Lipids form the bilayer, and proteins are embedded in this layer. - **Option C**: "Proteins are embedded in fluid layer of phospholipids" - Correct. This accurately describes the Fluid Mosaic Model. - **Option D**: "Liquid phospholipid layer is surrounded by proteins" - Incorrect. The phospholipid layer is not surrounded by proteins; rather, proteins are integrated within it. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **Option C**: "Proteins are embedded in fluid layer of phospholipids." ---
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