The head of the plasma membrane is:
Correct answer: D. Hydrophilic
- A. Both hydrophilic and hydrophobic
- B. Hydrophobic
- C. None of these
- D. Hydrophilic
Explanation
The head of the phospholipid in the lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane is hydrophilic (water-loving), while the tail is hydrophobic (water-hating).
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