What is the main characteristic of the fluid mosaic model?

What is the main characteristic of the fluid mosaic model?
  1. The ability of proteins to move laterally within the bilayer
  2. The rigid structure of the lipid bilayer
  3. The presence of intercellular junctions
  4. The ability to divide and form new cells

Solution

The fluid mosaic model proposes that the quasi-fluid nature of the lipid bilayer enables lateral movement of proteins within the overall bilayer.

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