What is the hydrophilic part of a phospholipid?
Plasma Membrane

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1.
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The head of a phospholipid, which is attracted to water.
2.
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What does selectively permeable mean in the context of plasma membranes?
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It means the membrane regulates the passage of materials in and out of the cell.
3.
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How do phospholipids arrange themselves in an aqueous solution?
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They arrange with the heads facing the water and the tails hidden.
4.
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What is the term for the water-loving portion of the plasma membrane?
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Hydrophilic.
5.
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What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?
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Prokaryote.
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What is the hydrophobic part of a phospholipid?
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The tails of the phospholipid, which repel water.
7.
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What role does cholesterol play in the plasma membrane?
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Cholesterol helps to stabilize the membrane's fluidity.
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