Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary Introduction

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Definition of the following terminologies:

a) Lipid bilayer

b) Polar head group

c) Hydrocarbon tail

d) Integral protein

e) Peripheral protein

Introduction:

The cell membrane is a unique and flexible layer that encloses the contents of a cell and acts as a barrier. It consists of a lipid-bilayer structure consisting of several macromolecules, such as lipids, protein, snd carbohydrates. These biomolecules are held together by various noncovalent interactions and help in functions performed by a membrane, such as signal transduction, solute movemen, tnd energy generation.

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