The Plasma Membrane is Referred to as a Mosaic Because

Question

The plasma membrane is referred to as a mosaic because of the presence of
A)stationary proteins in a uniform arrangement.
B)carbohydrates in changing patterns.
C)phospholipids that are in constant motion.
D)moving proteins in a random arrangement.

Accepted Answer

The plasma membrane is referred to as a mosaic because of the presence of moving proteins in a random arrangement. The proteins are not stationary but are in constant motion, and they are not in a uniform arrangement but rather in a random and varied pattern, creating a mosaic-like appearance. The other options, such as stationary proteins or carbohydrates in changing patterns, do not fully capture the dynamic and diverse nature of the plasma membrane.