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Discuss membrane as a component of the cell under the following subheadings; a)Membrane fluidity.(minimum five statements) b)Membrane asymmetry.(Minimum two statements)

      

Discuss membrane as a component of the cell under the following subheadings;
a)Membrane fluidity.(minimum five statements)
b)Membrane asymmetry.(Minimum two statements)

  

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Jim
a)Membrane fluidity
-Lipid bilayer is a two-dimensional flu
-Membrane fluidity depends upon its composition
-Length of hydrocarbon chain and saturation
Cholesterol
Regulation of membrane fluidity
-Mobility of membrane proteins.
-Cell fusion experiment.
b)Membrane asymmetry.
-Asymmetric distribution of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates.
-Diffusion in the membranes occurs through the following;
i)Transverse diffusion
ii)Lateral diffusion


jim items answered the question on April 4, 2018 at 18:34


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