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What is the name of the lipid substance that coats the alveoli surface?
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What is the lipid-based molecule called that coats the air-exposed surface of the alveolus?
The lipid-based molecule that coats the air-exposed surface of the alveolus is called pulmonary surfactant. Pulmonary surfactant reduces surface tension, preventing alveolar collapse and allowing for efficient gas exchange in the lungs.
What is a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water?
lipid
What kind of substance a lipid?
fats
What is an experiment that can determine whether a solid white substance is a lipid or a carbohydrate?
Rub the substance on a paper bag, if it leaves a grease stain, it is a Lipid.
Simple experiment determine if white substance is a lipid or carbohydrate?
A Simple experiment to determine if a white substance is a lipid or a carbohydrate is to rub it on a brown paper bag. If it leaves a greasy spot its a lipid.
What substance is a nonpolar molecule that is not soluble in water?
lipid
What is the fatty substance that sticks to the inner surface of the arteries?
Cholesterol is the fatty substance that can stick to the inner surface of arteries, forming plaque. This can lead to a condition called atherosclerosis, which can restrict blood flow and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Is hydrophobic a lipid?
No. Hydrophobic is a concept or symptom, not a substance as lipids are.
Give the 4 factors affecting substance transport?
The 4 factors affecting substance transport are molecular size, lipid solubility, concentration gradient, and membrane surface area.
White fatty substance found in meat?
It's fat. Lipid storage.
Why lipid content of each substance is different?
Due to variation in the fatty acid composition.
Can lipid soluble substance move by diffusion across a capillary into the surrounding tissue?
sure it can
