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Description: Schematic diagram of a micelle of oil in aqueous suspension, such as might occur in an emulsion of oil in water. In this example the surfactant molecules' oil-soluble tails project into the oil, while the water-soluble ends remain in contact with the water phase
Title: A lipid micelle
Credit: This file was derived from:  Lipid bilayer and micelle.png
Author: Stephen Gilbert
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