A membrane is more “fluid” than solid because

a. phospholipid tails prevent close packing.
b. proteins can shift positions.
c. water is the main component.
d. phospholipid tails prevent close packing, and
proteins can shift positions.
e. phospholipid tails prevent close packing,
proteins can shift positions, and water is the
main component.


Answer: d

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