(2) Hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties of phospholipids help to maintain the structure of the cell membrane
- Created by: Tanya Phillips
- Created on: 25-03-13 13:21
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- Hydrophilic molecules are attracted to water. Hydrophobic molecules are not attracted to water, but are attracted to each other. The phosphate head is hydrophilic and the two hydrocarbon tails are hydrophobic. In water, phospholipids form double layers with the hydrophilic heads in contact with water on both sides and the hydrophobic tails away from the centre. The attraction between the heads and the surrounding water makes membranes…
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