Question

The fluid mosaic model desscribes the ?

a. cell membrane
b. Organization of organelles in the cytoplasm
c. Movment of carbohydrates in and out of the cell
d. extracellular matrix

Answer 1

A. Cell membrane

Fluid Mosaic Model

Fluid represents the individual phospholipids and proteins moving side to side in the lipid bilayer.

Mosaic represents a pattern produced by the scattered protein molecules when the membrane is viewed from above.