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ISBN: 9781260487947
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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To describe: The two ways in which integral proteins are associated with the plasma membrane.

Introduction: The fluid mosaic model describes the membrane as a phospholipid bilayer in which proteins are embedded to form a mosaic-like pattern. The bilayer ensures the separation of outer content from the content inside the cell. The membrane is semi-fluidic in nature, and the proteins, which are embedded within the membrane, are integral proteins.

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To explain: The mechanism of the association of the peripheral proteins with the membrane.

Introduction: The fluid mosaic model describes the membrane as a phospholipid bilayer in which proteins are embedded to form a mosaic-like pattern. The bilayer ensures the separation of outer content from the content inside the cell. The membrane is semi-fluidic in nature, and the proteins, which are embedded within the membrane, are integral proteins.

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