In a typical eukaryotic plasma membrane,
A)oligosaccharides face outward,not toward the cytosol.
B)proteins can move within the bilayer.
C)lipids can move and diffuse through the bilayer.
D)some lipids can rotate within the bilayer.
E)All of the above.

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All of the statements are true for a typical eukaryotic plasma membrane. Oligosaccharides are always found on the extracellular side of the membrane, proteins can move laterally within the bilayer, lipids can also move and diffuse within the bilayer, and some lipids can rotate. Therefore, all the options mentioned above are correct.

In a Typical Eukaryotic Plasma Membrane