Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen; Johnson, Alexander D,; Lewis, Julian; Raff, Martin; Roberts, Keith; Walter, Peter

Published by Garland Science

ISBN 10: 0815344546

ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 11 - Membrane Structure - Questions - Page 381: Question 11-8 A

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Phospholipids rotate quickly along their axis, which contributes to membrane fluidity. This is lateral and rotational movement within the bilayer. The statement is true.

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