The fatty acid tails of a phospholipid are usually

Hydrophilic and consist of two saturated fatty acid tails

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Hydrophobic and consist of two saturated fatty acid tails

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Hydrophobic and consist of two fatty acid tails, one that is saturated and another that is unsaturated

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Hydrophilic and consist of two fatty acid tails, both that are unsaturated

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Hydrophobic and consist of two fatty acid tails, one that is saturated and another that is unsaturated
The two fatty acid tails of a phospholipid are hydrophobic, where one is saturated while other is unsaturated, and contains a cis (C=C) double bond that results in a kink in the unsaturated one
So, the correct answer is 'Hydrophobic and consist of two fatty acid tails, one that is saturated and another that is unsaturated'

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Difference between saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids?

Why saturated fatty acids should not be obtained or consumed?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program