Question

The “tails” of the phospholipids that comprise cellular membranes are
A. hydrophobic.
B. both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
C. polar.
D. A and B
E. A, B, and C
And why they are right and wrong

Answer 1

http://www.biologycorner.com/resources/lipidbilayer.gif

Answer 2

D is the correct answer. The tale is hydrophobic meaning hates water.Consequently, non-polar. :-)

Answer 3

Also, hydrophobic reaction occur between groups that are insoluble in water .This groups tend to clump together in the presence of water.

Answer 4

@rozamor....its B as well because the tail may contain saturated as well as unsaturated fatty acids which give the tail hydrophobicity

Answer 5

So d ans is D