Why are lipids and proteins free to move laterally in membranes?
A) The interior of the membrane is filled with liquid water.
B) Lipids and proteins repulse each other in the membrane.
C) Phospholipids form hydrogen bonds with water at the membrane surface,which moves the lipids as water moves.
D) Weak hydrophobic interactions in the interior of the membrane are easily disrupted.
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