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Question

What characteristic of the phospholipid bilayer makes it selectively permeable?

Accepted Answer

The hydrophobic core that prevents passage of polar molecules.

Answer

The hydrophilic heads that allow all substances to pass.

Answer

The rigid structure of phospholipids in the bilayer.

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The presence of carbohydrate chains on the surface.