Question

the part of the cell membrane that is hydrophobic (water - fearing) is the ____________. a whole cell membrane b fatty acid tail c phosphate head

Explanation:

The cell - membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipids have a phosphate head which is hydrophilic (water - loving) and fatty acid tails which are hydrophobic (water - fearing). The whole cell membrane is not hydrophobic as it has hydrophilic components too.

Answer:

B. fatty acid tail