In the lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane, the hydrophobic tails of the phospholipids orient toward the centre of the membrane, away from water.

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This is because the hydrophobic tails are nonpolar, meaning they do not mix well with water, and orient themselves towards each other to avoid contact with the polar water molecules present on the exterior and interior of the cell.

In the Lipid Bilayer of the Plasma Membrane, the Hydrophobic