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Because the heads of the phospholipids are hydrophilic (water loving) and the tails of the phospholipids are hydrophobic (water hating). The tails are pointing towards each other and the heads are facing the membranes.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoLike phospholipids, proteins are also amphipathic. It means that protein molecules posses hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions in the same molecule. hydrophobic amino acids face inwards to form hydrophobic core, while hydrophilic residue face outwards toward the polar environment of the buffer or cell.
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Are transmembrane proteins amphipathic?
yes, transmembrane proteins have both polar and non-polar regions. This is because these proteins are dispersed through the membrane almost like pieces of stones. So, to be inside the hydrophobic region of the phospholipid bi-layer AND also outside of it in the water or aqueous solution they transmembrane protein needs to be amphipathic.
Is sodium oleate amphipathic?
Sodium oleate is an amphipathic compound.
Are fats amphipathic?
Yes. The glycerol head is polar while the fatty acids are nonpolar. Thus, fat is indeed amphipathic.
Which aspect of phospholipids is most important to the formation of bilayers?
They are amphipathic.
Is the following molecule hydrophilic hydrophobic or amphipathic amphiphilic?
Yes, it is correct.
Are transmembrane proteins amphipathic?
yes, transmembrane proteins have both polar and non-polar regions. This is because these proteins are dispersed through the membrane almost like pieces of stones. So, to be inside the hydrophobic region of the phospholipid bi-layer AND also outside of it in the water or aqueous solution they transmembrane protein needs to be amphipathic.
Is sodium oleate amphipathic?
Sodium oleate is an amphipathic compound.
Is a steroid hydrophobic or hydrophilic or amphipathic?
Yes. However, more to the point is that steroid hormones are lipophilic.
What property of dishwashing liquid (detergent) makes it useful to wash grease from pans?
Amphipathic nature.
Are fats amphipathic?
Yes. The glycerol head is polar while the fatty acids are nonpolar. Thus, fat is indeed amphipathic.
Is glucose an amphipathic?
I don't think that glucose has both hydrophyllic and hydrophobic ends though it is soluble. Think phospholipid for an amphipathic molecule.
How do you isolate a membrane protein in the lab?
One method that researchers developed to separate proteins is to use detergents.Detergents are small amphipathic molecules that tend to form in water.detergents break up plasma membranes, they coat hydrophobic portions of membrane proteins and phospholipids.treating a plasma membrane with a detergent is an effective way to isolate membrane proteins so they can be purified and studied in detail
In order for a protein to be an integral membrane protein it would have to be what?
the whole protein must be amphipathic but the surface itself must be hydrophobic.
In order for a protein to be an integral protein it would have to be what?
amphipathic
Which aspect of phospholipids is most important to the formation of bilayers?
They are amphipathic.
Is the following molecule hydrophilic hydrophobic or amphipathic amphiphilic?
Yes, it is correct.
What is the primary property that enables phospholipid molecules to organize into bilayers?
amphipathic molecules
