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The motion phospholipids make in a plasma membrane?

Phospholipids in a plasma membrane exhibit lateral diffusion, allowing them to move sideways within the plane of the membrane. They can also undergo flexion and rotation, enabling the membrane to adjust to changes in shape and movement of the surrounding molecules. These motions collectively contribute to the fluidity and dynamic nature of the plasma membrane.


What creates selective permebility of plasma membrane?

It is because of the make up of the membrane. Most of the bilayer is hydrophobic; therefore water or water-soluble molecules do not pass through easily. Other do pass through easily. A cell controls what moves through the membrane by means of membrane proteins embedded in the phospholipid bilayer.


How are proteins positioned within the membrane?

The protein is anchored into the membrane by its nonpolar region, but the protein remains moblie. To explain it more, the middle section of the protein is made of many nonpolar amino acids. This nonpolar coil fits into the nonpolar interior of the lipid bilayer allowing the protein to float in the membrane.


Do the particles touch in plasma?

The particles in a liquid have some force of attraction between them. They are free to move past each other but they tend to stick together, however loosely.


What are same between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

1) Cell walls - Most Prokaryotes and some eukaryotes (plants and fungi) have a cell wall.However, the cell walls of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, although similar in function, are made of different types of materials. 2) Cytoplasm - Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have a fluid-like matrix that fills the cell. 3) Cytoskeleton - Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have a supportive cytoskeleton within the cell, although this feature was only recently discovered to occur within prokaryotes. 4) Extensions of the Plasma Membrane - Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells can have thin extensions of the plasma membrane supported by elements of the cytoskeleton, including flagella and cilia in eukaryotes and flagella, endoflagella, fimbriae and pili in prokaryotes. 5) Glycocalyces - There are some prokaryotes and eukaryotes that possess a glycocalyx. These sticky sugar-based structures anchor cells to each other help cells stick to surfaces and provide some protection. 6) Plasma membranes - Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have this lipid bilayer surrounding that represents the boundary between the inside and outside of the cell. 7) Ribosomes - These little protein factories are the cell's only non-membrane-bound organelle. Both prokayrotes and eukaryotes manufacture proteins, therefore both cell types possess ribosomes.

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The motion phospholipids make in a plasma membrane?

Phospholipids in a plasma membrane exhibit lateral diffusion, allowing them to move sideways within the plane of the membrane. They can also undergo flexion and rotation, enabling the membrane to adjust to changes in shape and movement of the surrounding molecules. These motions collectively contribute to the fluidity and dynamic nature of the plasma membrane.


What is an animal Cell membrane for?

The Plasma Membrane is often called "selectively permeable" because it has phospholipid heads that stick out and attach to materials that the cell needs and puts them into the cell.


What does the defibrillator do on plasma burst 2?

stick it up your buttocks


Can you stick a frag in Halo 3?

Nope. The only grenades that will stick to other people are plasma and spike grenades.


How many carbohydrates in a tablespoon of cinnamon?

Cinnamon has about 2 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon.


How do you return a plasma stick in halo 3?

Unfortunately you cant, once you are stuck, you are dead.


What creates selective permebility of plasma membrane?

It is because of the make up of the membrane. Most of the bilayer is hydrophobic; therefore water or water-soluble molecules do not pass through easily. Other do pass through easily. A cell controls what moves through the membrane by means of membrane proteins embedded in the phospholipid bilayer.


How many carbs in stick of butter?

There really is not much nutritional value in butter, as it is largely fat, but there are .07 grams of carbohydrates in one stick of butter.


Is plasma in glow sticks?

Yes, glow sticks contain a chemical called a fluorescent dye that is suspended in a solution, typically containing hydrogen peroxide and a phenyl oxalate ester. When the glow stick is bent and the components mix, a chemical reaction occurs which excites the dye molecules, causing them to emit light. This process does not involve plasma.


Cells stick together and function as?

an organ.


What is the vibrating part of dholak?

The vibrating part of a dholak is the circular membrane, known as the puri, which is typically made of goat skin. This membrane is struck with the hands or a stick to produce the drum's sound.


How many carbohydrates are in 1 oz goat cheese?

If you are concerned about carbs then stick to low-fat cottage cheese.