Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780133917789

Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece, Kelly A. Hogan

Publisher: PEARSON

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Explain how each word in the term fluid mosaic describes the structure of a membrane.

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