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Step2247 [10]
3 years ago
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Why is the phospholipid bilayer arranged the way it is?

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hram777 [196]3 years ago
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They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group. The two components are usually joined together by a glycerol molecule. The phosphate groups can be modified with simple organic molecules such as choline, ethanolamine or serine.Explanation:

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