You generated liposomes with phospholipid and cholesterol from a solution contai

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You generated liposomes with phospholipid and cholesterol from a solution containing NaCl, glucose, and phenylalanine.You precipitated the liposomes and transferred them into a solution containing distilled water. What do you expect to see after an hour?

A.The liposome will build (-) membrane potential

B.The solution will become highly acidic

C.Liposomes will be inflated

D.The crystal of NaCl will be formed inside liposomes

E.You will find the same concentration of phenylalanine inside and outside if liposomes

Explanation / Answer

Ans:

Liposomes will be inflated.

Liposomes would gain water by osmosis.

This will lead to swelling up or inflation.

Ans:

Liposomes will be inflated.

Liposomes would gain water by osmosis.

This will lead to swelling up or inflation.

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