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What is the phospholipid bilayer composed of?

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What is the phospholipid bilayer composed of?

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Hydrophobic (water-hating interior)
Hydrophilic (water-loving exterior)

Step-by-step explanation:

The hydrophilic (polar) head group and hydrophobic tails (fatty acid chains) are depicted in the single phospholipid molecule

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