Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 3 - Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids - 3.4 - Lipids Are Defined by Their Solubility Rather Than by Chemical Structure - 3.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 62: 1

Answer

The phospholipids would aggregate, with the polar heads facing in and the tails facing out, which is the opposite of what occurs in membranes. This would likely be aggregates, rather than a bilayer.

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The phospholipids would aggregate, with the polar heads facing in and the tails facing out, which is the opposite of what occurs in membranes. This would likely be aggregates, rather than a bilayer.
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