3 years ago

Which part of the cell membrane is polar and allows the cell to exist in water

Biology

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barxatty [35]3 years ago

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Answer:

The Phospholipid head which contains a phosphate group

Explanation:

The cell membrane contains phospholipids.

The Phospholipid bilayer is made up of phospholipids

Phospholipids consist of a hydrophobic tail (non-polar and is repelled by water)

It also consists of a polar head which is polar because it has a phosphate group which is negatively charged and therefore is hydrophilic (water-loving)

8_murik_8 [283]3 years ago

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Phosphate groups are polar and allow the cell to exist in water.

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