Which of the following describes the fluid-mosaic model of the plasma membrane structure?

Phospholipid monolayer with embedded proteins

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Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins

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Phospholipid trilayer with embedded proteins

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Triglyceride bilayer with embedded proteins

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The correct option is B Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins
The phospholipids in the plasma membrane are arranged in two layers, called a phospholipid bilayer. Each phospholipid molecule has a head and two tails. The head “loves” water (hydrophilic) and the tails “hate” water (hydrophobic).

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