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Transmembrane proteins in the fluid mosaic model span:

Answer: Both phospholipid layers completely.

  • A Only the outer leaflet
  • B Only the inner leaflet
  • C Both phospholipid layers completely
  • D Between the cell wall and membrane

Correct answer: C. Both phospholipid layers completely

Explanation: Integral (transmembrane) proteins span the entire phospholipid bilayer, with portions exposed on both sides.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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