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Membrane phospholipids orient themselves with fatty acid tails toward

A. Water
B. Interior of the bilayer
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C. Extracellular fluid only
D. Cell wall

📝 Explanation

Hydrophobic tails avoid water and remain inside the membrane.

📖 Additional Information

  • Water
  • Interior of the bilayer
  • Extracellular fluid only
  • Cell wall

Hydrophobic tails avoid water and remain inside the membrane.

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