_ is an amphipathic.
Correct answer: A. Plasma membrane
- A. Plasma membrane
- B. Ribosomes
- C. Endoplasmic reticulum
- D. Mitochondria
Explanation
Amphipathic means having both polar and non-polar heads. Hence, the only suitable option in this question is "plasma membrane" which is made up of phospholipids that have a polar phosphate head and a non-polar hydrocarbon tail.
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