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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
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