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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane describes the membrane as:
Options
A A static, rigid structure
B A dynamic bilayer with embedded proteins
Correct Answer
C A double helix of lipids
D A chain of nucleotides
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The fluid mosaic model states that the membrane is a fluid bilayer of phospholipids in which proteins are embedded and can move laterally. It is dynamic, not static.

Hint

Think 'fluid' (movement) and 'mosaic' (pattern of proteins).

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 813 of 2556
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