Phospholipid Bilayer

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An image showing the Phospholipid Bilayer.

The lipid bilayer (or phospholipid bilayer) is a thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules. These membranes are flat sheets that form a continuous barrier around all cells. The lipid bilayer is the barrier that keeps ions, proteins and other molecules where they are needed and prevents them from diffusing into areas where they should not be.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Glycoprotein, Cholesterol, Phospholipid Bilayer

Image created by:

Eduard Muller