Which of the following cell parts is described as a “fluid mosaic model”?
A
Chloroplast
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B
Vacuole
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C
Cell membrane
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D
Endoplasmic reticulum
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Solution
The correct option is CCell membrane Cell-membrane was described as a “fluid mosaic model". It describes the cell membrane as a two-dimensional liquid that restricts the lateral diffusion of the membrane components.