Chapter 5, Problem 1A

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Fluid mosaic model explains that the protein molecules are dispersed in between the lipid bilayer of cell membrane. These protein molecules either are associated with the lipid layer or are present freely on the surface of the layer that creates a mosaic. The phospholipids and proteins can move freely within the membrane as lipid molecules contribute to the fluid nature of membrane. The free movement of proteins and phospholipids creates a fluid mosaic pattern.