Why is plasma membrane referred to as a fluid mosaic cholesterol?

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Why is plasma membrane referred to as a fluid mosaic cholesterol?

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Because of its hydrophobic integral components. Such as lipids and membrane proteins that move side away throughout the membrane.

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