Fluid mosaic model of Membrane structure Flashcards by Jaclyn Cuevas | Brainscape

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What are plasma membranes are described as?

A

Fluid Mosaics

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Membranes are a mosaic of what?

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proteins interspersed among phospholipids

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Why are membranes fluid?

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The proteins and phospholipids drift laterally within the membrane

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