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Sort the descriptions based on whether they apply to the phospholipid molecule head or tail.

Phospholipid Head:
- Charged/Polar
- On the exteriors of the bilayer
- Hydrophilic

Phospholipid Tail:
- Non-polar
- In the interior of the bilayer
- Hydrophobic



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Final answer:

Phospholipid molecules have a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail, essential for the formation of the lipid bilayer in cell membranes.


Explanation:

Phospholipid Head: The head of a phospholipid is hydrophilic and contains the negatively charged phosphate group and glycerol. It is charged/polar and found on the exteriors of the bilayer.

Phospholipid Tail: The tail of a phospholipid is hydrophobic and consists of 2 long fatty acid chains. It is located in the interior of the bilayer and is non-polar.


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