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In some cases, resonances are observed in MASS NMR spectra which are not observed in sonicated systems. A combination of CP-MASS with deuterated and undeuterated lipids allows the observation of the effects of sterols on bilayers. Proton MASS NMR spectra of the biological membranes, rod outer segments and purple membranes are reported along with the $\\sp $C MASS NMR spectra of lung surfactant and myelin. We also have obtained $\\sp2$H, $\\sp $C, and $\\sp $N NMR spectra of labelled amino acids incorporated into the membrane protein, bacteriorhodopsin, of Halobacterium halobium. Our results indicate that there are at least two motional classes of amino acids in bacteriorhodopsin. The first type are rigid and give rise to the broad powder pattern observed. These amino acids are "matrix" amino acids within the bilayer. The second type are mobile and give rise to the narrow "isotropic" solution spectra observed. 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Proton MASS NMR spectra of the biological membranes, rod outer segments and purple membranes are reported along with the $\\sp $C MASS NMR spectra of lung surfactant and myelin. We also have obtained $\\sp2$H, $\\sp $C, and $\\sp $N NMR spectra of labelled amino acids incorporated into the membrane protein, bacteriorhodopsin, of Halobacterium halobium. Our results indicate that there are at least two motional classes of amino acids in bacteriorhodopsin. The first type are rigid and give rise to the broad powder pattern observed. These amino acids are "matrix" amino acids within the bilayer. The second type are mobile and give rise to the narrow "isotropic" solution spectra observed. 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