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the phospholipid is made of... select all that apply. hydrophilic (pola…

Question

the phospholipid is made of... select all that apply.
hydrophilic (polar) head
hydrophilic (polar) tails
hydrophobic (nonpolar) head
hydrophobic (nonpolar) tails
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Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Phospholipids have a hydrophilic (polar) head due to the phosphate group which can interact with water. The tails are made of fatty acids which are hydrophobic (non - polar) as they are hydrocarbon chains that repel water.

Answer:

Hydrophilic (polar) head, Hydrophobic (nonpolar) tails