Membranes & Membrane Transport Flashcards
1
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What is a polar molecule?
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A polar molecule has an unequal distribution of electrons around the molecule creating a slightly negatively and positively charged side to the molecule.
2
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What is a non-polar molecule?
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Non-polar molecules have the electrons equally distributed around the molecules. There are no negative or positively charged poles.
3
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What is the structure of a Phospholipid?
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Phospholipid molecules consist of a glycerol phosphate head and two fatty acid tails.
4
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The head of a phospholipid is….
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hydrophilic
5
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The tails of a phospholipid is…
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hydrophobic
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