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.
Did you know?
Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
Did you know?
Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.
Did you know?
IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.
Did you know?
All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.
A Motor Protein Moves Microtubules in Cilia and Flagella
