The fluid mosaic
The fluid mosaic model is generally describes how membranes are arranged.The Fluid Mosaic Model consists of membranes that are composed of a Phospholipid Bilayer with various protein molecules.
Carbohydrate Polymers may attach to parts of the membrane, forming Glycolipids when attach to Phospholipid Molecules and Glycoproteins when they attach to proteins. Both Glycolipids and Glycoproteins can act as Cell Receptor Sites, hormones may bind to them.
Protein that use energy in the form of ATP to actively move substances across the membrane. Temperature plays a big role when it comes to the fluid mosaic model. Increasing temperature increases molecular kinetic energy. This means that the Phospholipid Molecules in the Bilayer vibrate more and so are more unstable.
Carbohydrate Polymers may attach to parts of the membrane, forming Glycolipids when attach to Phospholipid Molecules and Glycoproteins when they attach to proteins. Both Glycolipids and Glycoproteins can act as Cell Receptor Sites, hormones may bind to them.
Protein that use energy in the form of ATP to actively move substances across the membrane. Temperature plays a big role when it comes to the fluid mosaic model. Increasing temperature increases molecular kinetic energy. This means that the Phospholipid Molecules in the Bilayer vibrate more and so are more unstable.