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what are fatty acids composed of
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hydrocarbons linked to a carboxyl group
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triglyceride contains fatty acids and
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glycerol
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lipids make a good barrier surrounding various compartments within an organism because...
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many molecules are not soluble in lipids
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what does cholesterol do to the membrane
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alters the fluidity of the membrane
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statement: many proteins can move around within the plane of the membrane
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ya
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what does the cytoskeleton do in the membrane
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restricts movement of proteins
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what do cells do in order to maintian fluidity in their membranes
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increase ratio of unsaturated to saturated phospholipids
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statement: in a membrane bilayer, phospholipids diffuse latterally, but do not spontaneously migrate or "flip-flop"
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ya
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