The Cell

Updated on November 12, 2024 What is the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane The plasma membrane is a lipid bilayer primarily consisting of phospholipids, cholesterol and proteins. Hydrophobic fatty acid chains form the inner layer while hydrophilic phosphate groups form the outer layers (the extracellular and intracellular surfaces) Cholesterol is incorporated within the...

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Jeffrey Kalei
Jeffrey Kalei
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