All of the following statements about the fluid mosaic model of biological membranes are true
EXCEPT:
a. Lipid molecules in the membrane readily undergo transverse (flip-flop) diffusion.
b. The transition temperature of a membrane is sensitive to the composition of the lipid molecules in the membrane.
c. Lipid molecules in the membrane readily undergo lateral diffusion.
d. Integral membrane proteins can undergo lateral diffusion.
e. The saturated hydrocarbon chains of lipid molecules in the membrane undergo carbon-carbon bond rotation

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