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?
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Did you know?
Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
Did you know?
In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.
Did you know?
The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
Food web associated with algal turf during the summer in the Eel River, California.
The chain of infection: preventative measures follow each link of the chain.