cell membrane structure

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  • how is phospholipid arranged?
    phospholipid head is hydrophilic, able to be in contact with water. glycerol between the head and tail
    Tail is hydrophobic and cannot be in contact with water
  • benefit to phospholipid being made by unsaturated fatty acids ?
    • unsaturated fatty acid has more kinks in CH chain, preventing close packing o ensures more movement