2007-04-23 14:15:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The fluid mosaic model of membranes basically says that the basis of a membrane is a bilayer of phospholipids. Proteins are embedded in and move within that lipid bilayer. If you just do a google search for "fluid mosaic membrane" you'll find more information and diagrams...
2007-04-23 14:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a model of the phospholipid bilayer which is proposed to be the structure of cellular membranes. It is called a fluid mosaic be cause it is a fixed pattern that is suspended in aqueous fluid.
2007-04-23 21:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by Matt C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pHOSPHOLIPID BILAYER. The ends on the outside are hydrophobic and the insides are hydophylic. Functions to allows certain things to pass though the cells and keep other stuff out.
2007-04-23 22:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by SweetNurse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋