Describe the structure and function of the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane

Describe the structure and function of the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane. Identify the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts of the plasma membrane. Define and identify the factors that influence diffusion Identify a concentration gradient. Explain the similarities and differences between: a. Diffusion and osmosis b. Simple diffusion and facilitated transport c. Facilitated transport and active transport d. Exocytosis and endocytosis e. Phagocy’tosis and pinocy’tosis. Contrast the effects of hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic solutions on living cells.