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One of the possible of lipid movements in membrane is a transverse diffusion.
In a transverse diffusion a lipid flip flops from one leaflet to the other leaflet. It's rare, and spontaneous. It occurs rarely because of the big amount of energy required for transferring the polar head through the hydrophobic layer. However in certain conditions, it's possible that a protein called flipase will catalyze the process.
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What is Flippase?
I get no credit because this is straight from Wikipedia: "Flippases (rarely, flipases) are enzymes located in the membrane responsible for aiding the movement of phospholipid molecules between the two leaflets that compose a cell's membrane (transverse diffusion)."
Why is diffusion important to animals?
Because diffusion is how chemicals travel in and out of the animal's cells. If diffusion didn't occur then the animal would die.
What is the difference between passive diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
Passive diffusion is what naturally happens without any assistance of any sort. Facilitated diffusion requires extra energy from extra sources to happen.
What drives diffusion?
Diffusion is the movement of ions and other micro molecules across a barrier or membrane. Diffusion is caused by gradients on either side of the membrane.
How does the rate of diffusion in a gelatin at room temperature compare with the rate of diffusion in water at the same temperature?
The rate of diffusion in gelatin at room temperature is very slow. This is especially compared to the rate of diffusion in water at the same temperature.
Can phospholipid move?
In membrane structure: lateral diffusion and not transverse diffusion
Are microwaves longitudinal or transverse?
Microwaves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum and are therefore transverse waves.
Are radio waves transverse waves or longitudinal waves?
Transverse. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves, which are transverse.
Are heat waves transverse or longitudinal?
No. Radiant heat is an electromagnetic wave, and EM waves are transverse waves.
Light travels as a longitudal wave?
No, light is a transverse wave.No, light is a transverse wave.No, light is a transverse wave.No, light is a transverse wave.
Is light a transverse or longitudinal wave?
Light is transverse in nature.
What is the name of the plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections?
horizontal plane
Is a gamma longitudinal or transverse?
Transverse
What is Flippase?
I get no credit because this is straight from Wikipedia: "Flippases (rarely, flipases) are enzymes located in the membrane responsible for aiding the movement of phospholipid molecules between the two leaflets that compose a cell's membrane (transverse diffusion)."
Mechanical waves can be transverse or wave?
They can be Transverse
Is an electromagnetic wave transverse or compressional?
Transverse :)
Are satellites a Transverse or longitudinal wave?
Transverse :)
