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Article: Biological membranes.(FAVORITE DEMONSTRATION)
- Article from:
- Journal of College Science Teaching
- Article date:
- January 1, 2009
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Biological membranes are complex entities composed of phospholipids, proteins, cholesterols, and carbohydrates. Because these membranes are fundamental to the structure and function of living organisms, it is important that students are able to understand their properties and functions. Students will find a diagram of the classic model of a plasma membrane developed from the original Davson-Danielli model in most general biology, biochemistry, botany, physiology, genetics, or about any textbook in the life sciences arena. Cell compartmentalization develops a more complex picture of membranes in general and further emphasizes the importance of these structures in ...