The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
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Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.
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Sulfur Compounds and their PH values
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The Dietary Reference Intakes Are Reference Values for Each Nutrient