Physio Chemical Nature of Plasma Membrane The plasma membrane surrounds the cell. Chemically plasma membrane is composed of: Protein: 60 to 80% Phospholipids: 20 to 40% Cholesterol is in small amount Carbohydrates is in small amount Different models were put forward about the physiochemical nature of plasma membrane. Old Concepts Charles Overton: He found that the substances which dissolved in ...
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