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Author Question: Why are lipids and proteins free to move laterally in membranes? A) The interior (Read 793 times)

hummingbird

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on: Jun 8, 2013
Why are lipids and proteins free to move laterally in membranes?
A) The interior of the membrane is filled with liquid water.
B) Lipids and proteins repulse each other in the membrane.
C) Hydrophilic portions of the lipids are in the interior of the membrane.
D) There are only weak hydrophobic interactions in the interior of the membrane.
E) Molecules such as cellulose can pull them in various directions.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 8, 2013
I know the answer to this :D, it's D. Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!


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Reply #2 on: Jun 9, 2013
Thanks :D It was right!


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