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xeze [42]
2 years ago
9

What is the tail end of a phospholipid

Biology
2 answers:
lianna [129]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Hydrophobic end

Explanation:

the hydrophobic end usually consists of two "tails" that are long fatty acid residues

serious [3.7K]2 years ago
8 0
The "tail" of the molecule is made up of two fatty acids, which are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in water
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