Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 11, Problem 24RQ
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The differences between lateral movement and bilayer translocation movement of phospholipids.

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Membrane fluidity is determined by the ease with which constituent phospholipids can change their positions. This means that the structure of phospholipids as well as the energy needed for the processes to occur will determine how viscous the membrane is.

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