Question

Which of these scientists proposed the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane?

• A. Schleiden and Schwann
• B. Hershey and Chase
• C. Singer and Nicholson
• D. Watson and Crick

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Singer and Nicholson

• Singer and Nicholson proposed the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane in 1972.

• According to this model, the lateral movement of proteins was enabled by the quasi-fluid nature of lipid.