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Assertion :Liposomes are carriers present on plasma membrane. Reason: Carriers may be organic molecules.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
The plasma membrane has a phospholipids bilayer which is made up proteins, polysaccharides and lipids. Liposomes are thus carriers present in the plasma membrane. However, carriers proteins present in the plasma membrane can be organic molecules that facilitate transport of molecules across the cell membranes. It mainly takes part in active transport. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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