Why do lipids make effective cell membranes in living cells

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-They bond with water so that the cells are aqueous.
-They form barriers so undesirable molecules cannot pass through the membranes.
-They help cells flush out excess water.
-They provide hormones that help cells reproduce.

Answered by maham237 @ 28/04/2021

The answer is the second option. Lipids make effective cell membranes in living cells because lipids (fats) are not soluble in water. This means that lipids and water do not mix... This lipid bilayer helps to protect the cell.

Branched chain lipids occur in the cell membrane of

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Branched chain lipids occur in the cell membranes of (1)Methanobacterium (2)Mycoplasma (3)Actinomycetes (4)Streptomyces

What property makes phospholipids ideal building blocks for cell membranes

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A major type of lipid found in cell membranes is

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A major type of lipid found in cell membranes is

To make an effective cause-and-effect organizer, you must _____.

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What are three important functions of lipids in living organisms

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What cells in the body respond to glucagon by breaking down glycogen and releasing glucose?

What property of water makes it vital to living things

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All living things need to transport molecules from one place to another within the body in order to carry out necessary life functions. Water makes up approximately 60% of the …

How many cells are the smallest living things made of

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