A cell membrane is being studied for its fluid-mosaic properties. Which characteristic of phospholipids allows them to form a bilayer unlike neutral fats?
Q1. A cell membrane is being studied for its fluid-mosaic properties. Which characteristic of phospholipids allows them to form a bilayer unlike neutral fats?
Answer: Amphipathic nature
Explanation: Phospholipids are amphipathic, containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. Neutral fats are tempting but they are entirely hydrophobic and non-polar.