The term "fluid mosaic model" refers to the:a

solubility of water in the membrane.
b. method of substance transport across the membrane.
c. movement of surface proteins through the membrane.
d. diffusion of lipid-soluble substances through the lipid bilayer.
e. movement of lipids and integral proteins within the lipid bilayer.


e

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