Which of these types of movement by phospholipids in the plasma membrane rarely occurs?
A) rotation
B) flip flop from one layer to the layer on the other side of the bilayer
C) sideways movement within the phospholipid's layer
D) wandering to the other side of the cell
E) exchanging places with neighboring phospholipids molecules

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Flip flop movement, where a phospholipid moves from one layer to the other side of the bilayer, is rare because it requires the hydrophilic head to pass through the hydrophobic core, which is energetically unfavorable.

Which of These Types of Movement by Phospholipids in the Plasma