Singer and Nicholson Flashcards
1
Q
What did Singer and Nicholson make
A
Make a model to describe the arrangement of phospholipids and protein in the membrane
2
Q
What is the name of the model
A
Fluid Mossaic Model
3
Q
Why is it fluid
A
Phospholipids are fluid, each molecule can move within relation to the membrane
4
Q
Why is it called mosaic
A
Proteins make a mosaic pattern within the phospholipid bilayer
