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kenny6666 [7]
3 years ago
7

Which part of the cell membrane prevents the cell from dissolving in water

Biology
1 answer:
exis [7]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Fatty acids

Explanation:

The cell membrane is made up of phospholipids( contains glycerol, two fatty acids and a phosphate group) which are arranged in parallel sheets forming two hemi leaflets with their polar head groups facing the aqueous intracellular and extracellular solutions and their non-polar fatty acid chains interacting laterally within the hydrophobic core of the membrane.

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