Why is it important that the glycerol heads of the cell membrane be facing toward the extracellular and intracellular environment?

a. They are hydrophilic.
b. They are hydrophobic.
c. They have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.
d. They have neither hydrophilic or hydrophobic properties.


a. They are hydrophilic.

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