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6. Cell Membrane & Transport / Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes / Problem 3

The term 'Fluid Mosaic' is often used to describe the structure of a cell membrane. What does the 'fluid' part of this term refer to?

A

The ability of the cell membrane to change its shape and maintain continuity

B

The rigid structure of the cell membrane

C

The uniform distribution of molecules in the cell membrane

D

The pattern formed by various molecules that make up the cell membrane

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