The importance of the fluid-mosaic characteristic of the cell membrane are; it helps the cell

membrane maintain its role as a barrier between the inside and outside of

the cell environments. At the inner surface, some proteins attach themselves to the internal
support structure providing cell shape. Some proteins called the transport protein tunnels,
allow certain substances to enter and exit the cell. Cholesterol molecules prevent fatty-acid of
the phospholipid layer from sticking to each other. Carbohydrates attached to proteins define
the cells unique characteristics and identify chemical signals.