Asked by Cheyna Cooper on Jun 06, 2024
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Which statement about lipid bilayers is false ?
A) They are inflexible.
B) They are self-sealing.
C) They resist forming free ends.
D) They can fuse with other bilayers.
E) They spontaneously form closed vesicles.
Lipid Bilayers
A fundamental structure of cell membranes, consisting of two layers of lipid molecules with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.
Self-sealing
Characterizes materials or devices capable of automatically closing or repairing themselves after being punctured or cut.
Free Ends
The extremities or terminals of a linear structure, such as a piece of DNA or a thread, that are not attached or bonded to anything else.
- Understand the basic structure and properties of lipid bilayers.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic structure and properties of lipid bilayers.
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