Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Fluid mosaic membranes

Fluid mosaic membranes — practice question

Why do the phosphate heads of phospholipids become polar?

  • AThe phosphate heads are joined to water molecules by hydrogen bonds.
  • BThe phosphate heads are insoluble in water.
  • CThe phosphate heads become ionised in water.
  • DThe phosphate heads are joined to water molecules by covalent bonds.

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