The cell membrane is an extremely pliable structure composed primarily of back-to-back phospholipids (a “bilayer”). Cholesterol is also present, which contributes to the fluidity of the membrane, and there are various proteins embedded within the membrane that have a variety of functions.
A single phospholipid molecule has a phosphate group on one end, called the “head,” and two side-by-side chains of fatty acids that make up the lipid tails (Figure 1). The phosphate group is negatively charged, making the head polar and hydrophilic—or “water loving.” A hydrophilicmolecule (or region of a molecule) is one that is attracted to water. The phosphate heads are thus attracted to the water molecules of both the extracellular and intracellular environments. The lipid tails, on the other hand, are uncharged, or nonpolar, and are hydrophobic—or “water fearing.” A hydrophobic molecule (or region of a molecule) repels and is repelled by water. Some lipid tails consist of saturated fatty acids and some contain unsaturated fatty acids. This combination adds to the fluidity of the tails that are constantly in motion. Phospholipids are thus amphipathic molecules. An amphipathic molecule is one that contains both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic region. In fact, soap works to remove oil and grease stains because it has amphipathic properties. The hydrophilic portion can dissolve in water while the hydrophobic portion can trap grease in micelles that then can be washed away.
Answer:
either one of the two alleles in a diploid individual.
Explanation:
A trait is expressed only when two alleles pair up. Thus, an allele pair during cell division assort independently into two individual alleles so that each gamete receive one of the two allele
For example
During gamete formation XX and XY allele pairs divide to contribute one allele to each gamete respectively.
Thus, XX allele pair will divide to give X gene to both the gamete
And XY pair will divide to give X gene to one gamete and Y gene to other gamete
After a tornado or a hurricane the local ecosystem will be very damaged, and when the wind stops blowing, or all the water is drained/dried, the ecosystem will start recovering:
- The earth will recover
- Plants will regrow.
- Animals will come back.
- The ecosystem will slowly rebuild.
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Explanation:
The zucchini is breaking down which we already know bit the zuchinni is absorbing and breaking down at the same time so when that happens the cells are expanding and breaking
think of a water balloon
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