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Why is the cell membrane called a fluid mosaic?

Why is the cell membrane called a fluid mosaic?
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Why is the cell membrane called a fluid mosaic?

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The fluid part refers to the lipid bilayer composed of phospholipids. The mosaic part refers to the many proteins embedded in the lipid bilayer.
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