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V125BC [204]
3 years ago
11

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?
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1 answer:
jarptica [38.1K]3 years ago
6 0

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.

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