Question

The membrane of a cell is depicted as mosaic because it _______A. is composed of many different kinds of macromoleculesB. moves proteins laterally through the entire length of a cellC. does not hold the characteristics of a solid substanceD. folds itself into a double layer when placed into polar surroundings

Answer 1

A mosaic is a figure created by a pattern of many pieces that can have different conformations, sizes and colors. The cell membrane carries the characteristicis of all options for the answer, but the one that relates to the mosaic is the fact that it is composed of many different kinds of macromolecules, which can also have different conformations and sizes. Therefore, the correct answer is A.