LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a tapestry of several types of molecules (phospholipids, cholesterols, and proteins) that are constantly moving. This movement helps the cell membrane maintain its role as a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell environments.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “mosaic” term of this model refers to the mixture of lipids and intrinsic proteins in the membrane. These boundaries are also “fluid” because their components can move laterally, allowing both diffusion of components and local specific gatherings.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane was given by Singer and Nicolson in 1972. According to this model, the plasma membrane is made of a phospholipid bilayer with cholesterol, protein, and carbohydrate molecules embedded in it. This membrane is 5-10nm in thickness.