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Select the correct statements regarding cell membrane in eukaryotic cell.
A. Membrane of human RBCs has approximately 52% protein.
B. The phospholipids are arranged in a bilayer.
C. Extensions of the plasma membrane into the cell form mesosomes.
D. Tails towards the inner part of lipids are hydrophobic and thus protected from aqueous medium.
E. Glycocalyx is present on the outer surface of the plasma membrane.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 Question Paper (21-Jun-2026)
The correct answer is
A, B and D only

Cell Membrane Statements Correctness

Let's evaluate each statement about the cell membrane in eukaryotic cells:

  • A. Membrane of human RBCs has approximately 52% protein.

    This is generally accepted. Human red blood cell membranes contain a high proportion of protein.

  • B. The phospholipids are arranged in a bilayer.

    This is correct. The plasma membrane's core structure is a phospholipid bilayer.

  • C. Extensions of the plasma membrane into the cell form mesosomes.

    This is incorrect. Mesosomes are characteristic infoldings in prokaryotic cells, not eukaryotic ones.

  • D. Tails towards the inner part of lipids are hydrophobic and thus protected from aqueous medium.

    This is correct. The hydrophobic lipid tails face inward, shielded from the aqueous environment.

  • E. Glycocalyx is present on the outer surface of the plasma membrane.

    This is considered incorrect in this context. While found on animal cells, glycocalyx is not a universal feature of all eukaryotic cells.

The statements identified as correct are A, B, and D.

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