Phospholipid lateral motion in membranes is characterized by a diffusion coefficient of about 1 x 10-8 cm2/sec. The distance traveled in the membrane in a given time is r = √4Dt, where r is the distance traveled in centimeters is the diffusion coefficient, and t is the time during which diffusion occurs. Calculate the distance (in nanometers) traveled by a phospholipid in a bilayer in 25 msec (milliseconds).

Phospholipid lateral motion in membranes is characterized by a diffusion coefficient of about 1 x 10-8 cm2/sec. The distance traveled in the membrane in a given time is r = √4Dt, where r is the distance traveled in centimeters is the diffusion coefficient, and t is the time during which diffusion occurs. Calculate the distance (in nanometers) traveled by a phospholipid in a bilayer in 25 msec (milliseconds).

Biochemistry

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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

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