The hydrophobic barriers within lipid membranes are formed by the: hydrophilic heads of the phospholipids. hydrophilic heads of detergents. hydrophobic tails of the phospholipids. hydrophobic tails of detergents.
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Lipid membranes are primarily composed of phospholipids. Phospholipids have a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tails. The hydrophobic tails of the phospholipids face inward, away from the aqueous environment, creating a hydrophobic Show more…
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