Question

Fluid mosaic model was given by

• A. S.J. Singer and G.L. Nicolson
• B. S.S. Singer and G.L. Nicolson
• C. S.J. Singer and H.L. Nicolson
• D. S.S. Singer and J.L. Nicolson

Answer 1

The correct option is A S.J. Singer and G.L. Nicolson

• The fluid mosaic model of the biomembrane or cell membrane was proposed by SJ Singer and GL Nicolson in the year 1972.
  
• According to this model, the protein molecules are embedded in the lipid bilayer.
  
• Thus, the proteins are seen as icebergs in the sea of lipids.
  

• It is the most acceptable model of the plasma membrane and its main function is to provide shape to the cell.
  
• The lipid bilayer of the cell membrane provides fluidity, flexibility and elasticity to the membrane.
  
• So, the correct answer is ' S.J Singer and G. L Nicolson'.