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Cell membrane. What is a lipid?. What is a lipid? A fat molecule that doesn’t like water (Hydrophobic) ie : water fearing. Cell Membrane. The cell membrane or plasma membrane is made up of a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipids are lipids with a phosphate group attached to them.
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What is a lipid? • What is a lipid? • A fat molecule that doesn’t like water (Hydrophobic) • ie: water fearing
Cell Membrane • The cell membrane or plasma membrane is made up of a phospholipid bilayer. • Phospholipids are lipids with a phosphate group attached to them. • Proteins are embedded in the membrane.