Membrane Flexibility

Definition

Membrane flexibility refers to the ability of a cell's plasma membrane to change shape or bend without breaking. It is influenced by factors such as lipid composition and temperature.

Related terms

Fluid Mosaic Model:

A model that describes the plasma membrane as a dynamic structure composed of various molecules floating within a fluid lipid bilayer.

Cholesterol:

A lipid molecule found in animal cell membranes that helps regulate membrane fluidity.

Lipid Rafts: Small regions within the plasma membrane that contain high concentrations of cholesterol and specific lipids, influencing membrane organization and function.