How can phospholipids form a film when mixed in water?

What will be an ideal response?


Phospholipids have both polar and nonpolar ends. The polar end interacts with water, leaving the nonpolar end oriented in the opposite direction.

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In ________, ions or molecules move in opposite directions.

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This structure prevents food from entering the airway.

a. Vestibular fold B. Uvula C. Laryngopharynx D. Epiglottis

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