Biol 1 - Plasma Membranes Notes of plasma membranes, biolgy aqa AS unit 1 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyASAQA Created by: StephanieCreated on: 12-05-12 14:55 Fluid Mosaic Model Phospholipd molecules form continuos double layer (bilayer) Fluid - constantly moving Mosaic - arrangement of protein molecules Proteins in layer: Across membrane = transmembrance outside = extrinsic inside = intrinsic 1 of 5 Trigylcerides Gycerol + 3 Fatty acids Fatty Acid Tail are hydrophobic (repel water) Form by condensation reactions 2 of 5 Fatty Acids Saturated: -No double bonds between carbon molecules Unsaturated: -one or more double bonds (C=C) 3 of 5 Phospholipds A lot like trigylcerides One fatty acid replaced with phospholipid head (hydrophilic) on other side 4 of 5 Emulsion Test A test for fats: Shakes test substance with ethanol and pour solution into water Lipid will shows as a milky emulsion 5 of 5
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