Question

Explain what is meant by fluid and mosaic in the fluid mosiac model of membrane structure.

Accepted Answer

Fluid - membranes are not solid (molecules are weakly held in place)

Because phospholipids are weakly attracted and they can change places - membrane is fluid

Mosaic - phosphates and embedded proteins form a tile pattern when viewed from above

Front	Explain what is meant by fluid and mosaic in the fluid mosiac model of membrane structure.
Back	Fluid - membranes are not solid (molecules are weakly held in place) Because phospholipids are weakly attracted and they can change places - membrane is fluid Mosaic - phosphates and embedded proteins form a tile pattern when viewed from above

Fluid Mosaic Membrane Weakly Explain Meant Mosiac Model