Which of the Following Accounts for the Fluid Aspect of the Fluid

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounts for the fluid aspect of the fluid mosaic model of plasma membranes?

• A) One of the components of the membrane is water.
• B) The bilayer permits diffusion of certain lipid-soluble substances.
• C) The membrane is water soluble.
• D) The plasma membrane is ʺfluidʺ because of the movement of substances across the membrane.
• E) The individual phospholipid molecules are not bonded to one another, so the movement of certain proteins and lipids is possible within and through the bilayer.

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Definitions:

Osteochondral Progenitor Cell

These cells are stem cells found in bone and cartilage that have the potential to differentiate into osteoblasts and chondrocytes, which are responsible for forming bone and cartilage tissue, respectively.

Osteoblast

A type of cell that is responsible for bone formation.

Osteocyte

A mature bone cell encased in the bone matrix, which plays a crucial role in maintaining bone tissue.

Osteoclast

A type of bone cell that breaks down bone tissue, crucial for the development, maintenance, and repair of bones.