Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 2 - Chemical Components of Cells - Questions - Page 80: Question 2-15 E

Answer

"The hydrophobic tails of phospholipid molecules are repelled from water" is true.

Work Step by Step

The word hydrophobic means to fear or repel water. Macromolecules, such as phospholipids, contain hydrophobic qualities in order to aid in forming chemical bonds, and in the case of phospholipids, it helps the molecules form bi-layered membranes in cells.
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