Phospholipid Bilayers Flashcards
1
Q
Substances attracted to water
A
hydrophilic
2
Q
Substances that are not attracted to water
A
hydrophobic
3
Q
One part is hydrophilic and one hydrophobic
A
Amphipathic
4
Q
The polar head is
A
hydrophilic (composed of phosphate and glycerol)
5
Q
The non-polar tail is
A
hydrophobic (composed of fatty acids)
6
Q
Is the polar head able to move through?
A
no
7
Q
Is the tail able to move through?
A
yes
8
Q
Polar means
A
not able to move through
9
Q
non-polar means
A
able to move through
10
Q
hydrophobic can move through (yes or no)
A
yes
11
Q
hydrophilic can move through (yes or no)
A
no
12
Q
The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tails face
A
inwards towards each other
13
Q
The hydrophilic phosphate head faces
A
water on either side
