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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transport9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q141 Mark

Which statements about the fluid mosaic model of a membrane are correct? 1 The movement of phospholipids in the membrane is reduced if the fatty acid tails are saturated. 2 Glycoproteins in the outer layer of the membrane can move. 3 Channel proteins are fixed in position.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only

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Cell membranes and transport, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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