Assume that a single layer of phospholipids coat the water in a beaker. which part of the phospholipid molecule will face the air?

a. the phosphate groups

b. the hydrocarbon tails

c. the phospholipids would dissolve and not form a membrane coat

d. both heads and tails as the molecules are amphipathic and will lie sideways

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Christina Hart

Biology

4 December, 12:27

Assume that a single layer of phospholipids coat the water in a beaker. which part of the phospholipid molecule will face the air?

a. the phosphate groups

b. the hydrocarbon tails

c. the phospholipids would dissolve and not form a membrane coat

d. both heads and tails as the molecules are amphipathic and will lie sideways

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Adalynn Levy · Answer 1

The part of the phospholipid molecule that will face the water, as it is labelled to be hydrophilic would be the polar phosphate group. The correct response would be A.