The Term "Fluid Mosaic Model" Refers to The

question 46

Multiple Choice

The term "fluid mosaic model" refers to the:

• A) solubility of water in the membrane.
• B) method of substance transport across the membrane.
• C) movement of surface proteins through the membrane.
• D) diffusion of lipid-soluble substances through the lipid bilayer.
• E) movement of lipids and integral proteins within the lipid bilayer.

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