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The lipid molecules present in plasma me...

The lipid molecules present in plasma membrane have polar heads and non-polar tails (as shown in figure). Which option represents the correct arrangement of lipids in lipid bilayer ?

A

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C

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The correct Answer is:
C
The hydrophilic phosphate heads of phospholipids face outwards from both sides into the aqueous environment. The hydrocarbon tails face inward and create a hydrophobic interior.
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