Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 15 - Section 15.7 - Cell Membranes - Questions and Problems - Page 540: 15.58

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The lipid bilayer is composed of two layers of fatty acids. One layer is at the outer side and is called head. While the other layer is at the inner side and is called tail. The lipid bilayer forms a barrier between the cell and its surroundings

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