Which of the following best explains why a cell's plasma membrane is composed of two layers of phospholipids rather than just a

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Which of the following best explains why a cell's plasma membrane is composed of two layers of phospholipids rather than just a

single layer?

Biology

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jarptica [38.1K] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-09T19:25:12+03:00

Answer: The hydrophilic tails are directed inward and the hydrophobic heads are directed outwards.

Explanation:

A phospholipid is made up of two ends a hydrophilic or water-loving end that is phosphate head and a hydrophobic tail that is made up of fatty acid tail. The arrangement of phospholipid in a bilayer structure allows the entry of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and lipids to pass through them via concentration gradient via simple diffusion.