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Give scientific reason for the following statement: The fluid mosaic model of a biomembrane is considered better than the sandwich model.

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Because fluid mosaic model assumes biomembranes to be fluid and dynamic. It explains passage of water and water-soluble materials through the phospholipid via transport proteins. This model also explains active transport of materials via biomembranes.
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