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What is another name for the phospholipid bilayer?

It depends on which lipid bilayer you're talking about. There is the phospholipid bilayer that surrounds eukaryotic cells, cholesterol phospholipid bilayers, protein lipid bilayers, phase transition lipid bilayer, lipid bilayer membrane...


Is lethicin a protein?

Lecithin is what you are looking for, not lethicin. It is a phospholipid. Which means that it has a phosphate part and a lipid part. This means that it has both water loving and water hating parts which makes it great for use in the body in places like the mucous membrane of our gut. It is not a protein.


Are there different types of lipid panels?

Yes, there are different types of lipid panels, primarily categorized as standard and advanced lipid panels. A standard lipid panel typically measures total cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), HDL (high-density lipoprotein), and triglycerides. Advanced lipid panels may provide additional information, such as particle size and number, apolipoprotein levels, and other lipid-related markers, offering a more detailed assessment of cardiovascular risk. The choice of lipid panel depends on individual risk factors and clinical guidelines.


Biological membranes are primarily composed of?

Lipids. Naturally there are many different types.


What is a phosholipd bilayer?

A phospholipid bilayer is a two-layered arrangement of phosphate and lipid molecules that form a cell membrane, the hydrophobic lipid ends facing inward and the hydrophilic phosphate ends facing outward. Also called lipid bilayer.http://dictionary.infoplease.com/phospholipid-bilayer

Related Questions

Is fructose a protein or lipid?

neither. Fructose is a sugar, or carbohydrate.


Is cheese a lipid?

cheese is a lipid and a protein


Where in a cell does the production of protein carbohydrate and lipid molecules occur?

Protein= Ribosomes. Carbohydrate= Plasma Membrane Lipid= Lipid Bilayer


Are green beans a lipid a carbohydrate or a protein?

A lipid


Is fish a carbohydrate lipid or protein?

protein


Is a nucleotide lipid or protein?

Neither, a carbohydrate is a sugar, proteins are amino acids, lipids are fats! Nucleotides are what make DNA and RNA! They are considered a monomer


Is glucose a protein or lipid?

Glucose is neither a protein nor a lipid; it is a simple sugar, specifically a carbohydrate. It serves as a primary source of energy for cells in the body. Proteins are made up of amino acids, while lipids include fats and oils, which are composed of fatty acids and glycerol.


Is Cholesterol carbohydrate protein or lipid?

It is a type of fat, a lipid.


What kind of molecule is shown in the diagram below?

Lipid


Is glycerol a lipid protein or carbohydrate?

Glycerol is neither a lipid, protein, nor carbohydrate; it is a type of alcohol. However, it plays a crucial role in the structure of lipids, particularly triglycerides and phospholipids, where it serves as the backbone to which fatty acids are attached. Glycerol is a three-carbon molecule that contributes to the hydrophobic properties of fats.


Is orange juice a carbohydrate protein lipid or nucleic adics?

lipid


Is banana a carb lipid or protein?

Bananas are primarily carbohydrates with a small amount of protein and virtually no lipids.