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Cell Membranes Problem Set

Problem 1: Phospholipids

Phospholipids have hydrophilic and hydrophobic areas within the same molecule. This dual nature of the molecule is described by the term:

A.

amphipathic.

Yes. The fatty acid tails are hydrophobic and the phosphate containing head group has hydrophilic properties, making the molecule amphipathic.

B. electrostatic.
C. polar.
D. non-polar.
E. ionic.

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