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Self-sealing property

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“free edges” are quickly eliminated because they are energetically unfavorable - hydrophobic areas are in contact with water.  

The lipids will spontaneously seal and will always form a closed compartment.  
A small tear will be repaired.  A larger tear may lead to the break up of the membrane into separate vesicles.
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