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Idea Explain Structure Membrane Fluid Mosaic Marks)  Molecules/Named Molecules

A membrane is fluid-mosaic because its phospholipid and protein components can move within the membrane, creating a scattered pattern.

A membrane's structure is described as fluid-mosaic because its components (phospholipids and proteins) are mobile (fluid) within the membrane, forming a scattered pattern (mosaic).

Front Explain why the structure of a membrane is described as fluid-mosaic. ( 2 marks) 
Back idea of molecules/named molecules moving = Fluid

idea of both proteins and phospholipids = Mosaic

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