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The fluid mosaic model explains which aspects of a cell membrane?

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Only structural aspects
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Only functional aspects
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Both structural and functional aspects
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Only fluidity of membrane
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The correct option is C Both structural and functional aspects
The fluid mosaic model explains both structural and functional aspects of cell membrane. It can explain the presence of different types of permeability and retentivity of various cell membranes. The model explains the passage of both electrolytes and non-electrolytes through the biomembranes. Because of the structural peculiarities of the membrane surface, the cells can show various types of interactions including recognition, attachment, antigen, information receptors, etc. So, the correct answer is 'Both structural and functional aspects'

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