Biochemistry · Chapter 5: Lipid Structure & Function

Question

____ contain a hydrophilic (polar) head group and hydrophobic (nonpolar) tails.

Answer

Phospholipids contain a hydrophilic (polar) head group and hydrophobic (nonpolar) tails.
phospholipid1 1024x669: Phospholipids contain a hydrophilic (polar) head group and hydrophobic (nonpolar) tails.

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