The cellular pool consists of inorganic and organic molecules. In cellular pool, which of the following molecule occurs in non-aqueous phase?
A
Fragments of plasma membrane
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B
Lipid membrane
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C
Sugars
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D
Both a and b
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Solution
The correct option is D Both a and b Cellular pool contains thousands of biomolecules. It contains both organic and inorganic molecules. The two phases of cellular pool are aqueous and non-aqueous phase. The aqueous phase comprises of crystalloids and colloids dispersed in water. While, the non-aqueous phase comprises of chemicals deposited in plasma membrane (like lipids) and cell wall which are insoluble in water.