Phospholipid Bilayers Flashcards by Alexandra Rodriguez

Q

Substances attracted to water

A

hydrophilic

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Q

Substances that are not attracted to water

A

hydrophobic

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Q

One part is hydrophilic and one hydrophobic

A

Amphipathic

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Q

The polar head is

A

hydrophilic (composed of phosphate and glycerol)

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Q

The non-polar tail is

A

hydrophobic (composed of fatty acids)

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Q

Is the polar head able to move through?

A

no

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Is the tail able to move through?

A

yes

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Q

Polar means

A

not able to move through

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Q

non-polar means

A

able to move through

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Q

hydrophobic can move through (yes or no)

A

yes

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hydrophilic can move through (yes or no)

A

no

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Q

The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tails face

A

inwards towards each other

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The hydrophilic phosphate head faces

A

water on either side

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