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While water does pass through the membrane if it has enough momentum, the apolar part of the lipid bilayer generally is what makes the membrane more or less waterproof.
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∙ 9y agoit's made of oily phospholipid.
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What makes up part of the Cell's membranes?
The main 'component' of the Cell's membranes are fatty acids, also known as lipids.
What molecules form the double layer of cell membranes?
A double layer of phospholipids makes up most of your cell membranes
What steroid that makes up part of the cell membranes?
Cholesterol
What is the substance in the cell of the epidermis that toughens the skin and makes it waterproof?
Keratinocytes
How does boiling water affect cell membranes of red beet cells?
It breaks down the cell membranes, causing the cytoplasm to exit the cell.
Do red blood cell membranes contain cholesterol?
Yes. All cell membranes do. It makes them flexible.
What part of the cell makes cell membranes?
Outer covering .
What makes up part of the Cell's membranes?
The main 'component' of the Cell's membranes are fatty acids, also known as lipids.
What molecule makes up cell membranes?
Cell membranes are mainly composed of phospholipids. A phospholipid is a phosphate group with a fatty acid tail. Proteins are also present in cell membranes.
What molecules form the double layer of cell membranes?
A double layer of phospholipids makes up most of your cell membranes
What macromolecule makes up cell membranes?
Proteins!
What kind of molecule makes up most of your cellular membranes?
A double layer of phospholipids makes up most of your cell membranes.
What steroid makes up part of the cell membranes?
Cholesterol
What steroid that makes up part of the cell membranes?
Cholesterol
What is the substance in the cell of the epidermis that toughens the skin and makes it waterproof?
Keratinocytes
How does boiling water affect cell membranes of red beet cells?
It breaks down the cell membranes, causing the cytoplasm to exit the cell.
What part of a cell makes membranes and processes proteins?
ribosomes
