Why Do Liposomes Not Fuse with One Another Spontaneously When

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do liposomes not fuse with one another spontaneously when suspended in an aqueous environment?

• A) Because fusion requires a large number of flip-flops, which are very rare.
• B) Because the hydration shell of the polar head groups of the lipids needs to be removed.
• C) Because fusion requires micelle formation.
• D) Because of the rapid lateral diffusion and rotation of the lipid molecules.

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