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

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asked Mar 12, 2024 148k views

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Bvulaj · Answer 1 · 2024-03-16T03:42:57+0000

Answer:

Fusion requires a large number of flip-flops, which are very rare.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the hydration shell of the polar head groups of the lipids needs to be removed.