Phospholipids have hydrophobic ______, and hydrophilic ______

heads; tails
tails; heads
glycerol; fatty acids
amino acids; monomers


tails; heads
Explanation:
The tails are lipid-soluble and “fear” (phobia) water (hydro), while the heads of phospholipids are water-soluble and “love” water (hydro) and thus are hydrophilic.

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