Question

Why is the cell membrane called fluid mosaic?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

It is sometimes referred to as a fluid mosaic because it has many types of molecules which float along the lipids due to the many types of molecules that make up the cell membrane. For example , there are a lot of types of proteins embedded in the membrane.The liquid part is the lipid bilayer which floats along the lipids due to the many types of molecules that make up the cell.