Question

The ________ molecules which form the bilayer region of the cell membrane have hydrophilic regions on the outer surface and hydrophobic regions on the inner surface.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: phospholipid molecules

Explanation:

The plasma membrane of a cell is consists of a lipid bilayer. This lipid bilayer, also known as the phospholipid bilayer, is a polar membrane composed of two layers of lipid molecules, usually amphipathic phospholipid molecules.

The amphipathic phospholipid molecules have a hydrophilic phosphate head on the exterior and a hydrophobic tail consisting of fatty acid chain on the interior of the membrane.