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the phospholipid heads are said to be hydrophilic because they
attract water.
repel water.
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Brief Explanations
The term "hydrophilic" means water - loving. Phospholipid heads have a phosphate group which is polar and can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, thus they attract water.
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attract water.