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Describe the fluid mosaic model of cell membrane.

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Labelled diagram of fluid mosaic model

Explanation : Cell membrane is composed of lipid bilayer. Lipids are arranged within the membrane with the polar heads towards the outer side and non-polar tails towards the inner part. Cell membrane also possesses proteins and carbohydrates. Membrane proteins are classified as peripheral proteins and integral proteins.

Carbohydrates are attached either to the proteins or lipids. The quasi fluid nature of lipid enables lateral movements of proteins within the bilayer.

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Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane

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