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A virus particle is composed of a nucleic acid that is surrounded by the capsid (which is the protective layer that is made out of protein). Some viruses can have lipid envelope however, not all viruses have a lipid envelope.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey could also have a lipid coat. eg:- HIV
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What is a Semipermeable barrier made of two layers of phospholipids?
The semipermeable barrier made of two layers are called the Lipid Bilayer. They are in almost every living organism. The Hydrophilic heads are on the in and outside layer. Viruses are also made from the lipid bilayer and all of the membranes around the cell.
Why do proteins remain embedded in the lipid bilayer?
The protein's amino acids that are within the lipid bilayer generally have lipophilic side chains. They form a helix with the side chains facing out, so the lipids within the bilayer attract and stabilize this arrangement of the protein, keeping it in the lipid bilayer
What is a passage of material through a cell membrane that does not allow all type of molecules to pass?
The lipid bylayer of the cell membranes is made of phospholipids which are hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails. The phospholipids are impermeable to ions such as salts, so the bilayer contains protein channels that allow the cell to regulate which molecules can enter the cell.
What is made of genetic material inside a protein coat?
A virus.Some viruses have double-stranded DNA, some have single-stranded. There are also viruses that carry their genetic information in RNA, some double-stranded, some single.
What do cells have that viruses do not?
Viruses are made up of a strand of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) and sometimes have a protein coat protecting it. Viruses lack many of the components normally associated with cells such as a cell membrane and cytoplasm.
Cell membranes are made up of?
a lipid bilayer - contains protein molecules & carbohydrates often attach themselves to these proteins
Cell Membranes are contructed mainly of?
Cell membranes are made of a phospholipid bilayer.
Cell membranes are made up of what?
cell membranes are made of of a lipid bilayer with proteins embeded in it. A lipid bilayer is two layers of phospholipids with the polar head on the surfaces and the nonpolar hydrocarbon tails in the middle
What is a Semipermeable barrier made of two layers of phospholipids?
The semipermeable barrier made of two layers are called the Lipid Bilayer. They are in almost every living organism. The Hydrophilic heads are on the in and outside layer. Viruses are also made from the lipid bilayer and all of the membranes around the cell.
What is the cell made of?
The cell membrane is made of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein molecules.
What an internal membrane system where lipid components of cells membranes are made?
Endoplasmic Reticulum or ER.
What is a cell composed of?
The cell membrane is composed of the lipid bilayer. In addition to lipids most membranes contain proteins and carbohydrates. ________________________________________________________________ YOUR finger nails and hair are made out of Keratin. its a protein (so is whale baleen and animal horns)
What are the basic type of membrane?
the basic type of membrane according to cell biology is a lipid bilayer with proteins embedded in it. most membranes are made this way except for difference in some biomolecules but the basic structure is the same that is a lipid bilayer with proteins embedded in it
Is maltose a protein lipid or carbohydrate?
Maltose is a carbohydrate made from 2 glucose.
What is the key structural component of a cell's membrane.?
Cell membranes are made of a lipid bilayer with various proteins interspersed.
Are viruses made of?
protein, nucleic acid /\All viruses are made up of a core of genetic material ... nucleic acid, which is either DNA or RNA. This is surrounded by a protein coat.
Is cell membrane a lipid?
Yes, the cell membrane is made out of a type of lipid called phospholipids. These have a phosphate group and a lipid tail. The phosphate head is polar and water-loving, the lipid tail is non-polar and hydrophobic (water-hating).
