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Chapter 5.1, Problem 1CSC
Vicious Venoms
Some of the most devastating effects of certain snake and spider venoms occur because they contain phospholipids, enzymes that break down phospholipids. You now know that phospholipids are a major component of cell membranes, which isolate the cell’s contents from its surroundings. As the phospholipids degrade, the membranes become leaky, causing the cells to die.
As if phospholipids aren't deadly enough, snake venoms also contain enzymes that break down proteins. What functions do membrane proteins serve?
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