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slega [8]
3 years ago
5

The terms "fluid" and "mosaic" are used to describe the cell membrane. What does each of these terms tell you about the structur

e of the cell membrane?
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____ [38]3 years ago
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Answer:

The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of the plasma membrane as a mosaic of components —including phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, and carbohydrates—that gives the membrane a fluid character. Plasma membranes range from 5 to 10 nm in thickness...

For example, myelin contains 18% protein and 76% lipid.

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