Phospholipids Flashcards
1
Q
What type of layer does the cell membrane have
A
Phospholipid bilayer, one sheet forming above each other
2
Q
Phosphate Head
A
Polar, hydrophilic and attracted to water
3
Q
2 fatty acids tails
A
Non-polar, hydrophobic and repels to water
4
Q
What does the phospholipid bilayer forms
A
Basis of membrane structure
5
Q
What does it allow
A
Allows lipid solubles molecules to enter and leave the cell, prevents water soluble from doing so
