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Can polar molecules and molecules that have chargers sneak through the nonpolar middle portion of the phospholipid bilayer?
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∙ 10y ago
No, they are not. Micelles are formed by amphipathic molecules, that is molecules having both poplar and nonpolar regions, such as phospholipids or fatty acids. The polar region stays to the outside of the sphere as it can interact with water or some other polar solvent and the nonpolar regions are forced to the center.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, because the lipid bilayer is also nonpolar.
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∙ 10y agoYes, Since the lipid bilayer of cells is nonpolar, only non-polar substances can pass directly through the bilayer without the need for any help by membrane transport proteins.
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∙ 10y agoNo. To get them in or out the cell active transport or Facilitated dyfusion is needed.
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∙ 12y agoi have no idea but figur it out yourself
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∙ 10y agoNope!
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Embedded in the phospholipid bilayer are?
Protein Molecules
When phospholipid molecules are placed in water they form bilayer membranes Describe what you think happens to cause the formation of the bilayer membranes?
The hydrophobic and hydrophilic effect. The nonpolar tails join together in the middle of the bilayer away from water and the polar heads that can tolerate water are on the outside of the bilayer.
What part of the cell membrane prevents the cell from dissolving in water?
Nonpolar Fatty acid chains
Why can co2 and o2 cross the phospholipid bilayer without help from proteins?
O2 and CO2 are both nonpolar molecules, therefore they can easily pass through the hydrophobic interior of a membrane.
Embedded in the phospholipid bilayer?
Protein Molecules
Embedded in the phospholipid bilayer are?
Protein Molecules
When phospholipid molecules are placed in water they form bilayer membranes Describe what you think happens to cause the formation of the bilayer membranes?
The hydrophobic and hydrophilic effect. The nonpolar tails join together in the middle of the bilayer away from water and the polar heads that can tolerate water are on the outside of the bilayer.
What does Phospholipid Bilayer?
The phospholipid bilayer is the outer layer of the cell. It only lets very small molecules through it. The bigger ones will have to go through the proteins lodged in the bilayer and the HUGE molecules will have to perform exocytosis or endocytosis
What part of the cell membrane prevents the cell from dissolving in water?
Nonpolar Fatty acid chains
How do phospholipid molecules organize within a lipid bilayer?
Side-by-side
What is the basic structure of the plasma membrane?
The framework of the cell membrane is formed by the lipid bilayer. The lipid bilayer is composed of two layers of fat cells organized in two sheets. This is what provides the barrier that makes the boundaries of the cell.
Why can co2 and o2 cross the phospholipid bilayer without help from proteins?
O2 and CO2 are both nonpolar molecules, therefore they can easily pass through the hydrophobic interior of a membrane.
Embedded in the phospholipid bilayer?
Protein Molecules
A molecule with a polar head and two non polar tails?
Lipids, man!Could be the phospholipid bilayer of a cell membrane to be more specific.phospholipidSoap and detergent molecules have a polar head and nonpolar tail to help dissolve an dwash off dirt and oil.
What is a double walled with molecules that have hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic head?
Phospholipid Bilayer
Two-layer sandwich of molecules that surrounds an organella or cell is called a?
phospholipid bilayer If you need help with any other questions just email ( owlcityfan37@gmail.com )
Why water molecules cannot diffuse directly through the phosolipids bilayer?
Hydrophobic centre of the phospholipid bilayer prevents non-liquid soluble molecules from passing through.
