Q. A biomembrane consists of lipids, proteins carbohydrates and water. These lipid molecules are
A) Amphiatic
B) Amphipathic
C) Both polar hydrophilic and non-polar hydrophobic ends
D) All of the above
Explanation
A biomembrane consist of lipids (20-79%) proteins (20-70%), carbohydrates (1-5%) and water (20%) The lipid molecules are amphiatic or amphipathic, that is, they possess both polar hydrophilic (water loving) and non-polar hydrophobic (water repelling) ends
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