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What is the arrangement in central lipid layer?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Biomembranes**: Biomembranes are primarily composed of three components: lipids (specifically phospholipids), proteins, and carbohydrates. 2. **Lipid Bilayer Formation**: The central lipid layer is formed by phospholipids arranged in a bilayer structure. This means there are two layers of phospholipids. 3. **Amphipathic Nature of Phospholipids**: Phospholipids have an amphipathic nature, meaning they have both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts. The hydrophilic part consists of polar heads, while the hydrophobic part consists of non-polar tails. ...
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