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the heads of the phospholipid are water ​

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Answered by howrupragya
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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail (see figure below). ... The "head" of the molecule contains the phosphate group and is hydrophilic, meaning that it will dissolve in water.

Answered by litzSofil
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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail (see figure below). ... The "head" of the molecule contains the phosphate group and is hydrophilic, meaning that it will dissolve in water.

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A single phospholipid molecule has a phosphate group on one end, called the “head,” and two side-by-side chains of fatty acids that make up the lipid “tails. ” The phosphate group is negatively charged, making the head polar and hydrophilic, or “water loving.” The phosphate heads are thus attracted to the water ...

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