Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 7, Cell Structure and Function - 7.2 - Cell Structure - 7.2 Assessment - Page 205: 5a

Answer

A cell membrane is called a fluid mosaic model because it acts as such. The membrane is fluid like because it is somewhat flexible and ions and molecules can move in and out of it. It is like a mosaic because it is made out of many different molecules such as but not limited to phospolipids and cholesterol.

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A cell membrane is called a fluid mosaic model because it acts as such. The membrane is fluid like because it is somewhat flexible and ions and molecules can move in and out of it. It is like a mosaic because it is made out of many different molecules such as but not limited to phospolipids and cholesterol.
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