Answer to Question #348029 in General Chemistry for Han

Question

Explain why the structure of phospholipids are ideal for the structure and function of the cell membrane.

Answer 1

Phospholipids. Phospholipids, arranged in a bilayer, make up the basic fabric of the plasma membrane. They are well-suited for this role because they are amphipathic, meaning that they have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.