The cellular membrane is often called the fluid mosaic model. To what does this refer? 1. The fluidity of hydrophobic regions and proteins, and the mosaic pattern of hydrophilic regions. 2. The fluidity of phospholipids and the pattern of proteins in the membrane. 3. The fluidity of proteins and the pattern of phospholipids in the membrane. 4. The ability of proteins to switch sides in the membranes.

The cellular membrane is often called the fluid mosaic model. To what does this refer? 1. The fluidity of hydrophobic regions and proteins, and the mosaic pattern of hydrophilic regions. 2. The fluidity of phospholipids and the pattern of proteins in the membrane. 3. The fluidity of proteins and the pattern of phospholipids in the membrane. 4. The ability of proteins to switch sides in the membranes.

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter3: Cell Structure And Function

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18CTQ: Why is it advantageous for the cell membrane to be fluid in nature?

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