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What mineral is found in DNA and RNA molecules?
Phosphorus
Is potassium lipid?
No. Potassium is an element. In terms of nutrition it is a mineral.
Can CO2 diffuse through the lipid bilayer?
Yes, carbon dioxide (CO2) can diffuse through the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane.
Is lithium a carbohydrate protein or lipid?
lithium is an element that has a extremely low atomic weight and is a mineral.
What are 3 molecules that pass through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water
Why Is bread a complex food?
Bread is a complex food because it contains carbohydrates, protein, lipid, salt and water, and mineral substances.
Why bread is complex food?
Bread is a complex food because it contains carbohydrates, protein, lipid, salt and water, and mineral substances.
What molecule passes through a lipid bilayer most easily?
Small, nonpolar molecules like oxygen and carbon dioxide pass through a lipid bilayer most easily due to their ability to dissolve in the hydrophobic interior of the membrane. These molecules do not require the assistance of transport proteins to cross the lipid bilayer.
Is chlorophyll a lipid?
No, chlorophyll is not a lipid; it is a pigment. Specifically, it is a chlorin, a type of porphyrin that contains a magnesium ion at its center. Chlorophyll plays a crucial role in photosynthesis by capturing light energy, which is essential for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. While it is often associated with lipid membranes in plant cells, it remains a distinct molecular class.
What substance can pass through the lipid bilayer i.e. in between the phospholipid molecules?
Non-polar molecules, small polar molecules, and gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide can pass through the lipid bilayer passively due to its semi-permeable nature. These molecules can easily diffuse through the hydrophobic core of the membrane.
Which of the following would likely move through the lipid bilayer of a plasma membrane most rapidly?
Small, nonpolar molecules such as oxygen and carbon dioxide would likely move through the lipid bilayer of a plasma membrane most rapidly due to their ability to dissolve in the hydrophobic core of the membrane.
What kind of molecule is shown in the diagram below?
Lipid
