Question

phospholipid bilayer
which term best describes the essential property of the phospholipid bilayer constituting the biochemical makeup of the plasma membrane?
it consists of a hydrophilic tail and a hydrophobic head.
both the tail and the head exhibit hydrophilic and hydrophobic property.
it consists of a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head.

Explanation:

Phospholipids in the plasma - membrane have a polar (hydrophilic) head and a non - polar (hydrophobic) tail which is essential for membrane structure and function.

Answer:

It consists of a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head.