how-does-the-amphipathic-nature-of-phospholipids-facilitate-the-formation-of-lip

Question

How does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids facilitate the formation of lipid bilayers in cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

Hydrophilic heads face outward towards water, and hydrophobic tails face inward away from water.

Answer

Phospholipids form a single layer with hydrophilic heads and tails both facing outward.

Answer

Hydrophobic heads face outward towards water, and hydrophilic tails face inward away from water.

Answer

Both hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails face inward, away from water.