Lipids - Phospholipids, Membrane Structure, and Membrane Self-Assembly

Question 1

(LO): Explain the amphipathic nature of phospholipids.

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Question 2

(LO): Predict which non-covalent interactions will likely form when phospholipids are mixed with water.

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Question 3

(LO): Predict which structures that will form when different kinds of lipids are mixed with water and provide a rationale.

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Question 4

(LO): Discuss spontaneous assembly of phospholipid bilayers using the language of thermodynamic system stability, including the role of enthalpy and entropy in driving the process (reaction) to occur.

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Question 5

(LO): Relate the general properties of membranes to the properties of membrane phospholipids.

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Question 6

(LO): Describe the Fluid Mosaic model of the biological membrane structure.

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