Mechanical properties of biomembranes Flashcards
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Mechanical Properties of membranes
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2
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Thickness of biomembranes
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3
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Elasticity
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4
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Ultimate Strength
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5
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Viscosity (fluidity)
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6
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Viscosity
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7
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Permeability
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8
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Properties of the structural components of biomembranes
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9
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Electric charge of the polar head
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10
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Lipid- structure
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11
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Amphiphillic properties of lipids
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12
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The lipid bilayer
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13
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The mesomorphous state of lipids
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14
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Phase transition temperature
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15
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Phase transitions in membranes
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16
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States of lipids in biomembranes
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17
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Factors affecting membrane fluidity
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18
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Biological significance
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19
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Lipid mobility in the membrane
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20
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Types of membrane proteins
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21
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Protein types by function
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22
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Protein types by location
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23
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Allotropy
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