Lipids and Cell Membranes 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What size is the biological membrane?
A
6-10nm
2
Q
What two components mostly make up the biological membrane?
A
Lipids and proteins
3
Q
Membrane lipids are described to be…
A
Amphipathic
4
Q
The membrane is said to be polarised and the inside of the cell has a charge of
A
-60mV milivolts
5
Q
The membrane is described as asymmetric because the
A
two faces always differ
6
Q
- Membranes are what type of structures? In terms of bonding? What forces stabilise the membrane?
A
Non covalent structures
