What parts of a phospholipid are polar and which are nonpolar? Why is this important in membrane formation?
A) The phosphate head is polar, and the fatty acid tails are nonpolar. This polarity allows phospholipids to form bilayers in aqueous environments, which is crucial for cell membrane formation.
B) The phosphate head is nonpolar, and the fatty acid tails are polar. This polarity allows phospholipids to form bilayers in aqueous environments, which is crucial for cell membrane formation.
C) Both the phosphate head and the fatty acid tails are polar. This polarity allows phospholipids to form bilayers in aqueous environments, which is crucial for cell membrane formation.
D) Both the phosphate head and the fatty acid tails are nonpolar. This nonpolarity allows phospholipids to form bilayers in aqueous environments, which is crucial for cell membrane formation.
