Biology A-Level
hydrophobic core as a barrier
What hydrophobic core as a barrier means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The tails point inwards away from the water, creating a hydrophobic core that prevents water-soluble, polar or charged substances from crossing the membrane.
Topics that use hydrophobic core as a barrier
- Lipids (AQA A-Level)
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- amphipathic and bilayer formation
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