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which part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic? the fatty acid tail all pa…

Question

which part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic? the fatty acid tail all parts of a phospholipid are hydrophilic the glycerol head

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Phospholipids have a polar, hydrophilic head and non - polar, hydrophobic tails. The head contains a phosphate group attached to a glycerol molecule. The glycerol head is the hydrophilic part as it can interact with water due to its polarity. The fatty acid tails are non - polar and repel water.

Answer:

The glycerol head