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why do the hydrophobic tails of phospholipids point inward in the bilayer? a they are attracted to proteins b they form bonds with glucose c they repel water d they are pulled toward the nucleus
Brief Explanations
Hydrophobic means water - fearing. In a cell membrane bilayer, the hydrophobic tails point inward to avoid contact with the aqueous environment inside and outside the cell.
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C. They repel water