Question

The concept of unit membrane was propounded by

• A. Overton
• B. Gorter and Grandel
• C. Davson
• D. Robertson

Answer 1

The correct option is D Robertson

• The unit membrane model is also known as Robertson's unit membrane model.
• It was proposed by J. David Robertson in the year 1959 after Daniel and Davson proposed the biomembrane model in the year 1935.
• This unit membrane model states that the biomembranes are composed of four layers (2 protein layers and 2 phospholipid layers).
• So, the correct answer is 'Robertson'.