What characteristic of phospholipids allows them to be such
an important part of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids are amphipathic, which means that they
contain a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic region within each
molecule. This allows them to interact with water or with
lipids, which makes them perfect for cell membranes.
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