Multiple Choice
In the context of the lipid bilayer, which part of a phospholipid molecule is hydrophobic?
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8. Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
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In the context of the lipid bilayer, the head of a phospholipid is best described as which of the following?
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Hydrophobic (nonpolar) and interacts favorably with fatty acid tails
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Composed of a steroid ring structure that stabilizes membrane fluidity
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A carbohydrate chain that projects into the extracellular space for cell recognition
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Hydrophilic (polar) and interacts favorably with water
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