When phospholipids are placed in an aqueous environment, they spontaneously form a bilayer. Which physical property of the fatty acid tails drives them toward the interior?
Q1. When phospholipids are placed in an aqueous environment, they spontaneously form a bilayer. Which physical property of the fatty acid tails drives them toward the interior?
Answer: Hydrophobic exclusion
Explanation: Hydrophobic fatty acid tails are pushed together to avoid water. Hydrophilic attraction applies to the heads, which face the water.