How does the structure of a phospholipid allow it to function as a cell membrane component? A Phospholipids are very polar therefore they disperse easily in water. B The inner non-polar region of the phospholipid bilayer is extremely attractive to water molecules, making the cell membrane semipermeable. с The non-polar regions of the phospholipid tails orient toward each other with the polar regions of the phospholipids pointing toward the inside of the cytoplasm or towards the outside of the cell. D Phospholipids can shift the polar regions and the non-polar regions so they can frequently rotate within the plasma membrane.

C. The non-polar regions of the phospholipid tails orient toward each other with the polar regions of the phospholipids pointing toward the inside of the cytoplasm or towards the outside of the cell.

Explanation:

Cell membrane is the outer covering of the cell of living organisms, and according to the fluid mosaic model, the cell membrane is composed of phospholipids and protein. The phospholipid layer of the cell membrane is composed of a hydrophilic (water-loving) phosphate head region and hydrophobic (water-fearing) fatty acid tail region.

In the structure of the membrane, the non-polar regions of the phospholipid tails orient toward each other with the polar regions of the phospholipids pointing toward the inside of the cytoplasm or towards the outside of the cell in contact with water. This enables the phospholipid layer function in selective permeability as a cell membrane component.