Consider the two beakers with grapes and soda: Green grapes – peeled off Purple grapes – not peeled. J Describe what you see in words and a drawing. Try to explain why this happens. Suggest a way to confirm your explanation.
Membrane Structure Introduction Membrane structure
Properties of Water H2O Water Molecules are Polar:
Water Molecules are Polar: Notes Electrons spend more time around the O than the H. The “O” side is more negative and “H” side more positive. The + and – sides attract one another Water is Sticky!
Polar Solute - + Non-Polar
Non-polar substances – Do not mix well with water (Sugar, Salt, Water colors…) Notes Non-polar substances – Do not mix well with water (Oils, waxes, Fats) The same can be said In other terms..
Half hydrophobic, half hydrophilic: Hydrophilic – “loves” water Hydrophobic – “hates” water (or rather – hated by water) Totally hydrophobic: Oil Half hydrophobic, half hydrophilic: phospholipids Notes Membrane structure
Membrane structure
Biological membranes are Non-charged particles semi-permeable Pass easily: Small molecules Non-charged particles WATER! Pass only with help: Large particles Ions ? Notes