Which one of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the architecture of a plasma membrane?
A) Proteins line the internal, cytoplasmic surface, and phospholipids cover the external surface.
B) Proteins, phospholipids, and cholesterol are joined by strong covalent bonds that give the membrane strength.
C) Phospholipids line the internal cytoplasmic surface, and proteins cover the external surface, sandwiching cholesterol in the middle.
D) Proteins and cholesterol are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer, forming a fluid mosaic.

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The plasma membrane is described by the fluid mosaic model, where proteins and cholesterol are embedded within a phospholipid bilayer, allowing for fluidity and flexibility.

Which One of the Following Statements CORRECTLY Describes the Architecture