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According to the fluid mosaic model, the quasi-fluid nature of lipid enables lateral movement of protein within the overall, lipid bilayer. This ability to move a within the membrane is measured as its

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Mobility

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Fluidity

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Movability

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All of the above.

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According to the fluid mosaic model, the quasi-fluid nature of lipid enables lateral movement of protein within the overall, lipid bilayer. This ability to move within the membrance is measured as its fluidilty.
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