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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In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
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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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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
Structure of a bone.
Glycerophospholipid structure
Polyamines for cell proliferation because of their roles in stabilizing duplex DNA structure
Crystal structure of telomerase catalytic subunit from the red flour beetle