Essential Cell Biology (fifth Edition)
Essential Cell Biology (fifth Edition)
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To explain: The correct explanation for assembly of a lipid bilayer.

Introduction: Lipid bilayer is the basic structure of the plasma membrane composed of two leaflets of amphipathic lipid molecules. Its polar head group is called as hydrophilic unit and is in contact with the aqueous medium, whereas the nonpolar tails are called as hydrophobic unit and point toward the interior of the membrane.

Summary Introduction

To explain:  The properties of the lipid bilayer when lipid molecules form bond with each other.

Introduction: Lipid bilayer is the basic structure of the plasma membrane composed of two leaflets of amphipathic lipid molecules. Its polar head group is called as hydrophilic unit and is in contact with the aqueous medium, whereas the nonpolar tails are called as hydrophobic unit and point toward the interior of the membrane.

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