Which of the following statements best describes the structure of a membrane based on the fluid mosaic model?
A) The membrane is composed of a fluid bilayer of phospholipids between two layers of hydrophilic proteins.
B) The membrane is composed of a single layer of fluid phospholipids between two layers of hydrophilic proteins.
C) The membrane is composed of a mosaic of fluid polysaccharides and amphipathic proteins.
D) The membrane is composed of a fluid bilayer of phospholipids with embedded amphipathic proteins.

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The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of cell membranes as a phospholipid bilayer that is fluid and contains embedded proteins, which can move laterally within the layer. This model emphasizes the flexibility of the membrane and the varied functions of the embedded proteins.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Structure of a Membrane