osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
Osmosis
A
diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane
2
Q
Phospholipids:
A
a molecule with two fatty acids and a modified phosphate group attached to the glycerol backbone
self-assemble into different structures because their hydrophobic and hydrophilic ends repel each other
3
Q
Phospholipid bilayer:
A
two layers of phospholipids each layer has, a hydrophilic phosphate end (attracted to water) and a hydrophobic lipid tail ( Repels to water)
