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3 years ago

Important parts of biological membranes

Chemistry

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Dvinal [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

A biological membrane can be described as a membrane which encloses a cell. It separates a cell from the outer environment.

The main components of a biological membrane include proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. The carbohydrates either attach to lipids forming glycolipids or they attach to proteins forming glycoproteins.

The structure of a biological membrane constitutes of phosphate heads and tails which are made of fatty acids. The membrane contains a phospholipid bilayer.

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