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What is the role of the hydrophilic ('water loving') polar 'heads' in the plasma membrane?
What is the role of the hydrophilic ('water loving') polar 'heads' in the plasma membrane?
What makes the plasma membrane relatively impermeable to most water-soluble molecules?
What makes the plasma membrane relatively impermeable to most water-soluble molecules?
Which specialized membrane function is responsible for cell-to-cell interaction?
Which specialized membrane function is responsible for cell-to-cell interaction?
Which type of proteins are responsible for transporting molecules across the plasma membrane?
Which type of proteins are responsible for transporting molecules across the plasma membrane?
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What is the primary role of the hydrophobic ('water fearing') nonpolar 'tails' in the plasma membrane?
What is the primary role of the hydrophobic ('water fearing') nonpolar 'tails' in the plasma membrane?
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