6 Questions
What is the main characteristic of phospholipids that leads to their self-assembly into lipid bilayers?
Their amphipathic nature
What is the effect of unsaturated fatty acid tails on the membrane?
They result in a more fluid membrane
What is the approximate percentage of membrane lipids in animals that consist of cholesterol?
25%
What is the role of cholesterol in the membrane?
It plays a crucial role in maintaining membrane integrity
What is the characteristic of phospholipid bilayers that allows them to form the hydrophobic core of the membrane?
Their hydrophobic tails
What is the result of the different lipid compositions in various membranes?
They all have different structures and functions
Learn about the structure and composition of phospholipid bilayers, including their amphipathic nature and self-assembly into lipid bilayers. Understand the different characteristics of fatty acids and how they vary in different membranes.
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