The fluid mosaic model of cell membranes proposes that membranes are composed of a phospholipid bilayer with proteins distributed throughout. In this model: 1) Proteins are embedded within and move freely along the phospholipid bilayer. 2) The phospholipid bilayer acts like a liquid, allowing membrane components to diffuse freely. 3) Integral proteins either span the entire bilayer or are partially embedded within one leaflet of the bilayer.