Chapter 6.1, Problem 4R

Summary Introduction

To review:

The fluidity of the cancer cell membrane with diffusion in the plane of the membrane of both lipids and proteins at a fast rate.

Introduction:

The cell membrane is mainly composed of lipids. Along with lipids, cell membranes also contain carbohydrates and proteins. The lipids found in the plasma membrane are of various types. Some fatty acids of certain lipids form the inner side of the membrane. Various molecules can pass along with the plane of the membrane laterally due to the fluidity of the membrane. Some cancerous cells show higher membrane fluidity than normal cells.