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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A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.
Catabolic and anabolic processes in anaerobic carbohydrate metabolism
Acetyl-CoA as a key intermediate between fat and carbohydrate metabolism