SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q49

In which year did E Gorter and F Grendel make a breakthrough by examining the surface area of lipids and concluded that the lipid surface surrounding cells must be of two layers?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2, i.e. 1925

  • E. Gorter and F. Grendel made their breakthrough in 1925 when they conducted experiments on the surface area of lipids. Through their studies, they concluded that the lipid surface surrounding cells must consist of two layers.