Question

The hydrophobic ends of phospholipid molecules are:

• A. Polar
• B. Non-polar
• C. Neutral
• D. Bipolar

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Non-polar

• The phospholipids are amphiphilic.

• The hydrophilic end usually contains a negatively charged phosphate group, and the hydrophobic end usually consists of two "tails" that are long fatty acid residues.