Give the significance of the following:

CBSE Class 11
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Give the significance of the following:

  1. Quasi fluid nature of lipid
  2. The fluid nature of the membrane
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  1. Quasi fluid nature of lipid: It enables the lateral movement of proteins within the lipid bilayer.
  2. The fluid nature of the membrane: It enables functions such as cell growth, secretion, endocytosis, cell division and formation of intercellular junction.