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The cell membrane is described as a ‘fluid mosaic’. What does ‘mosaic’ refer to in this model?

A. The dynamic movement of lipids
B. The pattern of proteins embedded in the bilayer
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C. The presence of cholesterol in the core
D. The selective permeability of the membrane

📝 Explanation

The mosaic aspect describes the heterogeneous arrangement of proteins scattered throughout the phospholipid bilayer.

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  • The dynamic movement of lipids
  • The pattern of proteins embedded in the bilayer
  • The presence of cholesterol in the core
  • The selective permeability of the membrane

The mosaic aspect describes the heterogeneous arrangement of proteins scattered throughout the phospholipid bilayer.

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