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question 21 (1 point) the hydrophobic interior of the cell membrane is …

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question 21 (1 point) the hydrophobic interior of the cell membrane is created by peripheral proteins. phospholipid heads. integral proteins. glycoproteins. phospholipid tails.

Explanation:

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Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid - bilayer. Phospholipids have hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails. The tails face each other, creating a hydrophobic interior. Peripheral proteins, integral proteins, and glycoproteins are associated with the membrane but do not create the hydrophobic interior. Phospholipid heads are hydrophilic.

Answer:

Phospholipid tails.