Select the correct statement regarding the cell membrane.

  • A
    $Na^+$ and $K^+$ ions pass through the cell membrane by passive transport.
  • B
    The cell membrane contains $60-70\%$ protein.
  • C
    Lipids are arranged in a bilayer with the polar heads pointing inwards.
  • D
    The fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson.

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Integral proteins of the cell membrane occur on/in

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$R$: This ensures that the non-polar tail of saturated hydrocarbons is protected from the aqueous environment.

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