Question

Define Hydrophilic. Which part of the membrane is
hydrophilic?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cell Membranes

Phospholipids are amphiphilic, meaning they are both attracted to water in one region of the molecule, and repel water in other regions. The head of the phospholipid molecule is the hydrophilic region. The tails are the hydrophobic region, and point inward, toward each other.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The phospholipids in the plasma membrane are arranged in two layers, called a phospholipid bilayer. As shown in the diagram below, each phospholipid molecule has a head and two tails. The head “loves” water (hydrophilic) and the tails “fear” water (hydrophobic).