Fatty acid molecules can also align to form a bilipid layer that extends in 3-dimensions. Shown below is a cross section of this structure. What is this structure called? (Hint: it forms the basis of all life)

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The structure shown is a cross section of a cell membrane, which is made up of a bilipid layer composed of fatty acid molecules. The cell membrane is a fundamental structure in all forms of life, as it separates the interior of the cell from its external environment and controls the flow of molecules in and out of the cell.

Fatty Acid Molecules Can Also Align to Form a Bilipid