Explain with diagram fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane???

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The structure of plasma membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson in 1972. It is widely accepted as fluid mosaic model. According to this model-

  • The cell membrane is composed of a lipid bilayer, where the polar head are towards the outer side, and hydrophobic tails are towards the inner side. So, the non-polar,  hydrophobic tail is protected from aqueous environment.
  • Proteins and carbohydrates are also present in the membrane.
  • Membrane proteins could be integral (buried in the membrane) or peripheral (on the surface of the membrane).
  • Fluid mosaic model  shows  the quasi-fluid nature of lipids enables lateral movement of proteins within the bilayer.
  • Fluidity is the measure of the ability of the membrane to allow movement within itself.
  • Fluid nature of the membrane is important for cell division, cell growth, the formation of intercellular junctions, secretion and endocytosis.


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