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All cells have membranes that separate the inside from the outside. These membranes are composed of a lipid bilayer, proteins and other molecules. The membrane is selective in what it will allow to pass through by having specific channels for certain molecules to go in and out. For example, oxygen can only enter or leave a cell through hemoglobin-coated red blood cells. But how does this happen? What makes lipids and proteins free to move laterally in membranes? This blog post explores why these two important components are able to do so!
The question is why lipids and proteins are free to move laterally in membranes. To answer this question, we first need to learn a little bit about the structure of these two molecules. Lipid bilayers surround all cells, with one layer inside and another outside. This lipid bilayer has hydrophilic heads (which love water) on both sides next to each other, which makes them attracted together like magnets because they have opposite electrical charges: negative on the outside surface (phospholipids) and positive on the inside or cytoplasmic membrane side (cholesterol). The polar head groups allow for changes in shape from sphere-like micelles into flat sheets that stack up against each other like pancakes when fluid
One of the most striking adaptations seen in fish is their eyes. The Barreleye, or upside-down catfish, has a transparent head with an eye on each side that is protected by a tough shield called the operculum. These unique creatures are also able to see everything around them – 360 degrees! It’s easy to understand why these have become popular aquarium pets over time and this may be because there are many different types of barreleyes found all over the world.
The frisian carp can often be seen swimming at great depths but they prefer to feed near the surface so you will usually find it close to shorelines where its natural habitat includes sandy bottoms as well as mud flats and other shallows. This is a beautiful fish with bright colors and they are also known for their enormous size but that’s not all – the frisian carp has been found to have an unusual membrane in its head! The two types of fishes mentioned above use different membranes to make up part of their heads, but what about the rest? What makes them such amazing creatures is how these animals can adapt so quickly by evolving into something new. It may be because they have adapted to live in extreme environments like deep water or warm shallow waters where light penetrates less easily through murky depths. The Barreleye has developed eyes on both sides of its body as well as being able to look down at prey from this vantage
