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
carboxylic acid groups, hydrocarbon chains heads
hydrophilic heads, hydrophobic tails
hydrocarbon chains, carboxylic acid groups
both (a) and (b)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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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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