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Why is the model of the plasma membrane described as being fluid?
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Why is the model of the plasma membrane described as being fluid?

Why is the model of the plasma membrane described as being fluid?-example-1
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The fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane means that the proteins, phospholipids, and other components of the plasma membrane are moving constantly and aren't fixed in a position.

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