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true or false: the components of the plasma membrane (cell membrane) are rigid and cannot move around.
true, the components of cell membrane remain still.
false, the components of the cell membrane are in motion.
The plasma membrane is described by the fluid - mosaic model. In this model, the components (such as phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol etc.) are not rigid. Phospholipids can move laterally, and proteins can also have some degree of movement within the membrane.
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False, the components of the cell membrane are in motion.