The Word "Fluid" in the Term Fluid Mosaic Model Refers

question 79

Multiple Choice

The word "fluid" in the term fluid mosaic model refers to the fact that

• A) membranes are a patchwork of lipids and proteins.
• B) membranes are selectively permeable.
• C) the proteins within a membrane move around freely.
• D) the membrane assembles and disassembles as necessary for cell function.

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Definitions:

Divorce Rates

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