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The fluid mosaic model for membraes: the key points

• A high temperature boosts the kinetic energy of the component molecules of the membrane and the transported substance. The membrane becomes more permeable.

• Very high temperatures will denature the protein molecules, changing their shape and making the membrane more permeable. Eventually, the membrane will be destroyed.

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