In a cell membrane, the phospholipid heads are ____.
A) hydrophobic
B) nonpolar
C) dissolved in the cell's watery interior
D) sandwiched between the phospholipid tails
E) formed by fatty acids

Question

In a cell membrane, the phospholipid heads are ____.​
A) hydrophobic​
B) ​nonpolar
C) ​dissolved in the cell's watery interior
D) ​sandwiched between the phospholipid tails
E) ​formed by fatty acids

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phospholipid heads are hydrophilic, meaning they are attracted to water. This allows them to interact with the watery environments inside and outside the cell, thus they are effectively "dissolved" or oriented towards the cell's watery interior and exterior.

In a Cell Membrane, the Phospholipid Heads Are ____