Biochemistry
What is the primary driving force behind the spontaneous aggregation of amphipathic lipids in aqueous solutions?
Given the triangular shape of free fatty acids, which membrane structure are they most likely to form?
What is the significance of proteins comprising up to 80% of the mass in biological membranes?
Which lipid geometry is most suitable for forming stable vesicles?
Why are glycerophospholipids and sphingophospholipids crucial for forming stable lipid bilayers?
How does the hydrophobic effect influence the arrangement of lipids in a bilayer?
What is the main structural difference between liposomes and lipid bilayers?
