Explain what a mosaic is and then explain why the term fluid mosaic model is used to describe the plasma membrane.

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Ryan Bigg · Answer 1 · 2019-04-07T16:54:23+0000

The plasma membrane is described as a fluid mosaic model because its made up of a phospholipid bilayer, allowing it easily to bend and move along without breaking or ripping the membrane due to the hydrophobic and hydrophilic poles of the bilayer.

Explain what a mosaic is and then explain why the term fluid mosaic model is used to describe the plasma membrane.

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