Phospholipid and Membrane Transport Kit for 3 Groups

Grades 9-12.

Let students discover the spontaneous formation of membranes for themselves with this kit that features the amphipathic structure of phospholipids - with their hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails. Students will explore the chemical structure of a phospholipid and then construct a phospholipid monolayer, a micelle, and a bilayer, leading to an understanding of the plasma membrane structure. Additional components of this kit allow students to construct lipid bilayers and consider the role of transport proteins in moving ions and small molecules across membranes. Please allow approximately 45 minutes to assemble protein channels and affix stickers to pieces before use (per kit).

Kit Contens

• 150 mini phospholipids
• 15 membranes
• 15 glucose
• 3 ATP
• 90 H2O
• 84 Na+
• 84 K+
• 3 Aquaporin
• 3 K+ leak channels
• 3 Gated K+ channels
• 3 GLUTI carrier proteins
• 3 Na+/K+ pumps
• 18 plastic pegs
• Large phospholipids
• 9 saturated fatty acid tails
• 12 unsaturated fatty acid tails
• 27 hydroxyl groups
• 27 hydrogen
• 3 glycerol backbones
• 3 phosphatidylinositol
• 3 phosphatidylcholine
• 3 phosphatidylserine
• 3 phosphatidylethanolamine
• 3 sticker sheets

Specifications

• Grades 9 and up
• For 3 groups

NOTE: Only available in the U.S.