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Which molecule is found in the cells membrane and prevents the fatty acid tails from sticking together?
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Explain what effect more cholesterol in the plasma membrane will have on the membrane?
the cholesterol will help to prevent the fatty-acid tails of the phospholipids bilayer from sticking together, which contributes to the fluidity of the plasma membrane.
What prevents the eyelids from sticking together?
God, he made you perfect. He knew how to form you. But just because he made you perfect that doesn't mean that you act perfect.
How is a cell membrane put together?
A cell membrane is put together by kraunts.
What are cohesiveness?
it means how things are sticking together
How are the properties of phospholipids important in membrane functions?
Phospholipids are really just fat cells that exist in our membranes. They serve two very important functions. The most important are they help with temperature control. When the membrane gets cold, the phospholipids keep the membrane from freezing and becoming stiff, and when it gets too hot, they keep the cells form sticking together and melting
Why do you need cholesterol in the cell membrane?
It prevents the lipids on the cell membrane from sticking together
What prevents the eyelids from sticking together when the eyes close?
tarsal gland secretions
The major function of the conjunctiva is to?
The conjunctiva is a transparent mucous membrane whose major function is to produce lubricating mucus that prevents the eye from drying out. The lacrimal apparatus produces tears. The tarsal glands produce an oily secretion that keeps the eyelids from sticking together.
Explain what effect more cholesterol in the plasma membrane will have on the membrane?
the cholesterol will help to prevent the fatty-acid tails of the phospholipids bilayer from sticking together, which contributes to the fluidity of the plasma membrane.
What prevents the eyelids from sticking together?
God, he made you perfect. He knew how to form you. But just because he made you perfect that doesn't mean that you act perfect.
What is the use of palm oil in instant noodles production?
In "straight-to-wok" noodles (i.e the kind that you don't need to add water to to rehydrate) it prevents them from both sticking together and also drying out.
Does cholesterol increase membrane fluidity?
Cholesterol increases the membranes fluidity due to the molecule having a high degree of saturation and its long length. Unsaturated fatty acid tails are kinked. As a result, the fatty acid cannot be packed as tight, which decreases the melting point. The ability of some organisms to regulate the fluidity of their membrane is called homeoviscous adaptation.
What gives a cell membrane a flexible structure?
Think of a drop of oil in a bowl of water. What happens when it is pierced with a toothpick? The plasma membrane is a series of phospholipid molecules. This molecule is amphipathic. The lipid part of the molecule hates water, hydrophobic. The phosphor part of the molecule loves water hydrophilic. These molecules orient themselves so that part of the molecule is facing what it loves. The hydrophobic lipid part remains together with phosphor heads sticking out on each side. This keeps the hydrophobic tails away from water and the hydrophilic heads next to the water. This structure then forms a sphere around the cell with a watery substance inside and outside the cell. This membrane further contains substances, proteins, cholesterol and even carbohydrates.
How is a cell membrane put together?
A cell membrane is put together by kraunts.
How is the cell membrane put together?
A cell membrane is put together by kraunts.
Why is Clopidogrel prescribed?
To prevent blood from clotting, thus preventing a heart attack. It is called anticoagulation therapy. It is normally prescribed for people who have had heart attacks. It prevents platelets from sticking together thus preventing clots from forming.
How can you retrain your eyelash from growing into one and other causing them to stick when blinking?
Some eye doctors recommend using baby shampoo to wash the eyelashes and makeup from the eyes. This softens the lashes and prevents them from sticking together when blinking.
