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Define fluid mosaic model? Please answer fast.... |
| Answer» The fluid mosaic model was proposed by S.J. Singer and Garth L. Nicolson. This model explains the structure of the plasma membrane of animal cells as a mosaic of components such as phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates. These components give a fluid character to the membranes.Each phospholipid has a hydrophilic head pointing outside and a hydrophobic tail forming the inside of the bilayer.Cholesterol and proteins are embedded in the bilayer that gives the membrane a mosaic look. Each component has a specific function to perform. | |