Question

question 6 (1 point)
what property makes phospholipids able to serve as the structure of cell membranes?
amphiphilic
hydrophobic
hydrophillic
none of the above

Explanation:

Phospholipids have a hydrophilic (water - loving) head and a hydrophobic (water - fearing) tail. This amphiphilic nature allows them to form bilayers in aqueous environments. The hydrophilic heads face outward (towards the water inside and outside the cell), and the hydrophobic tails face inward (away from water), creating a stable structure for the cell membrane. Hydrophobic only (B) or hydrophilic only (C) would not form a bilayer. Since A is correct, D (None of the above) is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Amphiphilic