In the fluid mosaic model of a plasma membrane:
 

1. Upper layer is non-polar and hydrophilic
2. The polar layer is hydrophobic
3. Phospholipids form a bimolecular layer in the middle part
4. Proteins form a middle layer
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The cell membranes are mainly composed of:

1. Phospholipids

2. Proteins

3. Fats

4. Carbohydrates

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AIPMT - 2005
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