Determinant Gap Maps Are Speedy and Cost-Efficient

question 23

True/False

Determinant gap maps are speedy and cost-efficient.

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Definitions:

Phosphoglyceride

A type of glycerophospholipid which is a major component of cell membranes, composed of two fatty acids, a glycerol unit, and a phosphate group.

Cephalin

A class of phospholipids found in animal and plant cells, important for the formation of biomembranes and involved in signaling pathways.

Polar Head Group

The part of a molecule (e.g., in a phospholipid) that is hydrophilic due to its electronegativity, leading to interactions with water.

Nonionic Detergent

Detergents that do not carry a charge, making them effective in solubilizing membranes and proteins without affecting their charge.