Answer to Question #94588 in Cell Biology for Jordyn Shultz

Question

What does the fluid mosaic model describe about the structure of plasma membranes?

Answer 1

According to fluid mosaic model plasma membrane is quasi fluid structure with two layers of phosholipids surrounded by proteins on either side.Proteins are two types external and internal proteins.Internal proteins function as trans membrane proteins.Proteins will be floating on lipids like icebergs floating on water.