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melisa1 [442]
3 years ago
8

Why is the term “fluid mosaic model used to describe the cell membrane

Biology
1 answer:
ratelena [41]3 years ago
5 0

The Fluid Mosaic Model states that membranes are composed of a Phospholipid Bilayer with various protein molecules floating around within it. The 'Fluid' part represents how some parts of the membrane can move around freely, if they are not attached to other parts of the cell.

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