Question

The lipid component of the cell membrane does not show/has

• A. Quasi-fluid nature
• B. Hydrophilic tail
• C. Flip-flop movement
• D. Saturated hydrocarbons

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hydrophilic tail

Phospholipids, arranged in a bi-layer, make up the basic fabric of the plasma membrane. They are well-suited for this role because they are amphipathic, meaning that they have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. The hydrophilic, or “water-loving,” portion of a phospholipid is its head, which contains a negatively charged phosphate group as well as an additional small group. The hydrophobic, or “water-fearing,” part of a phospholipid consists of its long, non-polar fatty acid tails

So, the correct answer is 'Hydrophilic tail'