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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The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
How to plot a sine function containing an amplitude and phase shift (Question 1 of 3)
How to integrate using inverse trigonometric substitution (Question 2)