What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology
What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology
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Author: Jay Phelan
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Chapter 4, Problem 4SA
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Why phospholipids are good as material for the plasma membrane.

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Phospholipids are formed by a phosphate group connected to fatty acids by a glycerol.

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