A cell membrane is said to be a fluid mosaic because

A. there is water in the membrane.
B. the membrane is made of lipids and proteins that can move.
C. it forms a bilayer.
D. transport proteins allow for the movement of water-soluble molecules.


Answer: B. the membrane is made of lipids and proteins that can move.

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