Question

An amphipathic molecule provides the foundation for biological membranes because they have both ________ and ________ functional groups.

Answer 1

Hydrophilic and hydrophobic

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrophilic and hydrophobic

The amphipathic molecule is molecules consist of both polar and nonpolar parts.

The molecules of an amphipathic molecule that consist of both hydrophobic and hydrophilic functional groups are known as phospholipid molecules.

The negative part of the functional group is hydrophilic while hydrophobic groups are uncharged.