A student has 3 unknown molecules. In order to better understand the properties of these molecules, the student adds them to water and notes the following results: Substance A- Creates a layer on top of the water Substance B- Dissolves in water Substance C- Settles at the bottom after being mixed with water Which of these substances is most likely to form a biological membrane? a. Any of the substances above could create a biological membrane b. Substance B c. Substance C d. There is not enough information to come to a conclusion e. Substance A

A student has 3 unknown molecules. In order to better understand the properties of these molecules, the student adds them to water and notes the following results: Substance A- Creates a layer on top of the water Substance B- Dissolves in water Substance C- Settles at the bottom after being mixed with water Which of these substances is most likely to form a biological membrane? a. Any of the substances above could create a biological membrane b. Substance B c. Substance C d. There is not enough information to come to a conclusion e. Substance A

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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