Chapter 9: Q15CP (page 288)
Why are biological membranes asymmetrical?
Short Answer
The lipids, proteins, and cholesterol, which make up biological membranes, are arranged as asymmetric bimolecular leaflets with embedded proteins.
Chapter 9: Q15CP (page 288)
Why are biological membranes asymmetrical?
The lipids, proteins, and cholesterol, which make up biological membranes, are arranged as asymmetric bimolecular leaflets with embedded proteins.
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