Which of the following molecules would NOT be found in animal plasma membranes?

(a) Proteins

(b) Phospholipids

(c) Glycolipids

(d) Nucleic acids

(e) Cholesterol

Answer: Option D. "Nucleic acids "

Explanation:

Animal plasma membranes plays an important role in the protection of the cell from external environment.

The major components of the animal plasma membrane involves a phospholipid bilayer, Cholesterol that is found alongside phospholipids in the inner membrane, Membrane proteins that are of two types integral and peripheral, and glycolipids which act as carbohydrate source in the plasma membrane.

Hence, Nucleic acids are not present in animal plasma membrane.