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The hydrophobic tails of phospholipids mainly consist of

A. Phosphate groups
B. Fatty acid chains
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C. Amino acids
D. Monosaccharides

📝 Explanation

Fatty acid chains repel water and face inward within the membrane.

📖 Additional Information

  • Phosphate groups
  • Fatty acid chains
  • Amino acids
  • Monosaccharides

Fatty acid chains repel water and face inward within the membrane.

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