Biochemistry - Lipid - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Lipid - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
10.
Micelles of fatty acids in water are organized such that the __________ faces the solvent and the __________ are directed toward the interior
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Cyndi said:
1 decade ago
Hydrophilic head face the water because they are attracted to water hence the term hydrophilic (water-loving).
Ahaq said:
1 decade ago
@Ann Will explain clearly?
Ann said:
1 decade ago
There is no longer a carboxylic group once fatty acid joined the glycerol. Why use the term hydrocarbon chains heads when they are NOT heads! I thought the phosphate is the head.
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