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 average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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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.
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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.
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The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.
Cross-section of a mature root.
Root nodule development.
Chest Woman Xray
Normal changes in the breast during a woman's life span