Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Fluid mosaic membranes

Fluid mosaic membranes — practice question

The diagram illustrates an experiment where two separate cell surface membranes were fused to make one larger membrane. The outer face of one membrane carried protein P molecules, while the outer face of the other membrane carried protein Q molecules. The locations of the two proteins in each membrane were recorded immediately before fusion and again 1 hour later. Which statements are correct?

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

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