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  • 21-09-2017
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The tails of the phospholipids of the plasma membrane are composed of _____ and are _______.

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  • 03-10-2017
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Plasma membranes, also called cell membranes or plasmalemma are the outermost covering of any cell. It is mainly composed of a lipid bilayer which has a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.
The hydrophilic head is water-loving whereas, the hydrophobic tail is water-avoiding.
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