Which statement is true about the plasma membrane?
A)The proteins make up the matrix of the membrane.
B)The model can be likened to a sandwich where phospholipids are like the bread and proteins are like the filling.
C)The fluid nature of the membrane is regulated by flip-flopping of the phospholipids from one side of the membrane to the other.
D)Proteins and phospholipids can move sideways within the plane of the membrane.

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The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as a fluid combination of phospholipids and proteins, where both can move laterally within the layer, allowing for flexibility and functionality.

Which Statement Is True About the Plasma Membrane