In the Fluid-Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane,the Phospholipid Molecules

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the fluid-mosaic model of the plasma membrane,the phospholipid molecules are oriented so that the ________ heads are facing the outside environment and the ________ tails are facing the interior of the membrane.

• A) hydrophobic, hydrophilic
• B) hydrophilic, hydrophobic
• C) autotrophic, heterotrophic
• D) heterotrophic, autotrophic
• E) ectothermic, endothermic

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Definitions:

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