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The polar head of a phospholipid is made of _____ molecules.

A.
phosphate


B.
fatty acid


C.
protein


D.
carbohydrate

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a. phosphate. The polar head of a phospholipid is negatively charged and is made up of phosphate molecules. This polar head region attracts water (hydrophilic) and is positioned outward to interact with water.

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