Edexcel A level Biology : topic 1- 4: what is the fluid mosaic model?

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what is the fluid mosaic model?

seremi amune · Accepted Answer

the model used to describe the cell membrane structure
'fluid' - because the membrane is able to move quite freely
'mosaic' - because the membrane is made up of many molecules that follows no distinct pattern or symmetry

Edexcel A level Biology : topic 1- 4

What is the fluid mosaic model?

The model used to describe the cell membrane structure 'fluid' - because the membrane is able to move quite freely 'mosaic' - because the membrane is made up of many molecules that follows no distinct pattern or symmetry

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