Question

Explain the fluid mosaic model of plasma
membrane. What makes the cell membrane

fluid ?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of the plasma membrane as a mosaic of components —including phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, and carbohydrates—that gives the membrane a fluid character. Plasma membranes range from 5 to 10 nm in thickness. ... For example, myelin contains 18% protein and 76% lipid.