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CHAPTER 2: Cells

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hols cellular contents adn are mainly made up of phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins

glycerol backbone, one phosphate group (hydrophilic), and two fatty acid tails (hydrophobic)

amphipathic- allows them to form a lipid bilayer in an aqueous env

four fused hydrocarbon rings and is a precursor to steroid hormones

ampipathic; retains membrane fluidity

membrane proteins

either integral or peripheral

integral proteins

transmembrane

traverse the entire bilayer so they must be amphipathic

assist in cell singaling or transport