Question

How many phospholipids are in a cell membrane?

Answer 1

The phospholipids in the plasma membrane are arranged in two layers, called a phospholipid bilayer. As shown in Figure below, each phospholipid molecule has a head and two tails. The head “loves” water (hydrophilic) and the tails “hate” water (hydrophobic).

Answer 2

Answer:

Phospholipids: These are lipids

containing, in addition to fatty

acids and alcohol, a phosphoric

acid residue. They frequently have

nitrogen-containing bases and other

substituents,